Synonyms: mortification
Definition: (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
Similar words: self-control, self-denial, self-discipline
Definition: the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
Synonyms: humiliation, mortification
Definition: an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
Usage: he had to undergo one humiliation after another
Similar words: example, case, instance
Definition: an occurrence of something
Usage: it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday; but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
Synonyms: humiliation, chagrin, mortification
Definition: strong feelings of embarrassment
Similar words: embarrassment
Definition: the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Synonyms: sphacelus, gangrene, necrosis, mortification
Definition: the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Similar words: death
Definition: the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism
Usage: the animal died a painful death