mortification

Значение (Английский)

  1. (countable, uncountable) The act of mortifying.
  2. (countable, uncountable) A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
  3. (countable, uncountable) The death of part of the body.
  4. (countable, uncountable) A bringing under of the passions and appetites by a severe or strict manner of living.
  5. (Scotland, countable, uncountable) A bequest to a charitable institution.

Переводы

Произносится как (IPA)
/ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Этимология (Английский)

From Middle French mortification, from Old French, from Latin mortificatio.

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