Synonyms: sphacelate, gangrene, mortify, necrose
Definition: undergo necrosis
Usage: the tissue around the wound necrosed
Definition: become physically weaker
Usage: Political prisoners are wasting away in many prisons all over the world
Synonyms: humble, humiliate, mortify, abase, chagrin
Definition: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Usage: He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss
Similar words: bruise, hurt, injure, offend, wound, spite
Definition: hurt the feelings of
Usage: She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests; This remark really bruised my ego
Synonyms: crucify, subdue, mortify
Definition: hold within limits and control
Usage: subdue one's appetites; mortify the flesh
Similar words: contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, check, moderate
Definition: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Usage: moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger
Synonyms: mortify
Definition: practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
Similar words: crucify, subdue, mortify
Definition: hold within limits and control
Usage: subdue one's appetites; mortify the flesh
Similar words: discipline, condition, train, check
Definition: develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Usage: Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?