Crossword-Solution: MORTIFY
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Mortify | v. t. | To destroy the organic texture and vital functions of; to produce gangrene in. |
| Mortify | v. t. | To destroy the active powers or essential qualities of; to change by chemical action. |
| Mortify | v. t. | To deaden by religious or other discipline, as the carnal affections, bodily appetites, or worldly desires; to bring into subjection; to abase; to humble. |
| Mortify | v. t. | To affect with vexation, chagrin, or humiliation; to humble; to depress. |
| Mortify | v. i. | To lose vitality and organic structure, as flesh of a living body; to gangrene. |
| Mortify | v. i. | To practice penance from religious motives; to deaden desires by religious discipline. |
| Mortify | v. i. | To be subdued; to decay, as appetites, desires, etc. |
We have 32 clues for the answer “MORTIFY”
| Clue | Answers |
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| subdue one's appetites | 1 answer |
| Embarrass greatly | 1 answer |
| Embarrass, and then some | 1 answer |
| Subdue physical urges by discipline | 1 answer |
| hold within limits and control | 1 answer |
| practice self-denial of one's body and appetites | 1 answer |
| gangrene | 11 answers |
| disgruntle | 12 answers |
| appall | 18 answers |
| Demean | 25 answers |
| MAKE difficult | 27 answers |
| Embitter | 28 answers |
| Abase | 28 answers |
| appal | 32 answers |
| Menace | 32 answers |
| Maltreat | 34 answers |
| Abash | 37 answers |
| Horrify | 37 answers |
| MAKE one sick | 39 answers |
| Humiliate | 40 answers |
| Embarrass | 42 answers |
| Spite | 44 answers |
| Churn | 45 answers |
| demoralize | 46 answers |
| Wound | 46 answers |
| chasten | 52 answers |
| Belittle | 54 answers |
| Thwart | 55 answers |
| Soil | 63 answers |
| dare | 67 answers |
| Make fun of | 76 answers |
| Affront | 77 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
The superficial contents of any figure; the surface included
within any given lines; superficial extent; as, the area of a square or
a triangle.
Hint 2 anagram
AARE
Hint 3 another clue
CERTAIN BRAIN SIZE
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Sentences with MORTIFY (5)
Vanity, it may be, chose to mortify itself, by putting on, for ceremonials of pomp and state, the garments that had been wrought by her sinful hands.
Besides, I swear by my patron saint, that she is far inferior to the lovely Saxon, Rowena.” “Saxon or Jew,” answered the Prince, “Saxon or Jew, dog or hog, what matters it? I say, name Rebecca, were it only to mortify the Saxon churls.” A murmur arose even among his own immediate attendants.
The time has gone by, when you could mortify me by calling me a jilt.” She spoke with a bitterness of tone which satisfied me that the scandal of the Moonstone had been in some way recalled to her mind.
She could not but smile to see the graciousness of both mother and daughter towards the very person—for Lucy was particularly distinguished—whom of all others, had they known as much as she did, they would have been most anxious to mortify; while she herself, who had comparatively no power to wound them, sat pointedly slighted by both.
Otherwise [with the exception of these persons] such contrition was certainly mere hypocrisy, and did not mortify the lust for sins [flames of sin]; for they had to grieve, while they would rather have continued to sin, if it had been free to them.
Quotes with MORTIFY (3)
Dedicate your life to solitude and mortify your members which are upon the earth.
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can also hurt me. Stones and sticks break only skin, while words are ghosts that haunt me. Slant and curved the word-swords fall, it pierces and sticks inside me. Bats and bricks may ache through bones, but words can mortify me. Pain from words has left its' scar, on mind and hear that's tender. Cuts and bruises have not healed, it's words that I remember.
Nothing but a miracle of grace can lead to the saving of any sinner. Oh, my reader, be not deceived on this vital matter; to mortify the lusts of the flesh, to be crucified unto the world, to overcome the Devil, to die daily unto sin and live unto righteousness, to be meek and lowly in heart, trustful and obedient, pious and patient, faithful and uncompromising, loving and gentle; in a word, to be a Christian, to be Christ-like, is a task far, far beyond the poor resources of fallen human nature.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: Universal, USA TODAY, WSJ.
Used 4 times in crossword archives (2010–2015).