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Grade 10
(mor-ti-fy) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to cause someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed.

Example Sentence

Please do not mortify me by wearing your pants backwards.

More Example Sentences

She tried to avoid mortifying situations at school.

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mortify
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Rhymes

  • fortify
  • mortify
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