Definition of Mortify

Verb: mortify 'mor-ti,fI

Practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
Hold within limits and control
"mortify the flesh";
- subdue, crucify
Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
"He mortified his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss";
- humiliate, chagrin, humble, abase
Undergo necrosis
"the tissue around the wound mortified";
- necrose, gangrene, sphacelate