mortify

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for mortify

mortify 🔊 /mɔˈɹtɪfajˌ/

mortify : තරහ කරනවා

mortify : නිග්‍රහ කරනවා

mortify definition

Transitive verb.

  1. To destroy the organic texture and vital functions of; to produce gangrene in.
  2. To destroy the active powers or essential qualities of; to change by chemical action.
  3. To deaden by religious or other discipline, as the carnal affections, bodily appetites, or worldly desires; to bring into subjection; to abase; to humble.
  4. To affect with vexation, chagrin, or humiliation; to humble; to depress.

Intransitive verb.

  1. To lose vitality and organic structure, as flesh of a living body; to gangrene.
  2. To practice penance from religious motives; to deaden desires by religious discipline.
  3. To be subdued; to decay, as appetites, desires, etc.