as in to embarrass
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
was mortified by her children's atrocious manners
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Recent Examples of mortify
Then, on the walk from the 16th to 17th holes in the Monday playoff, a mortifying image crossed his mind: Hitting his tee shot into the water.
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Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Ram-woo, played by Gong Myeong (Lovers of the Red Sky, Be Melodramatic), is mortified by her behavior but also intrigued.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In a TikTok video that has since gone viral, the peripatetic music teacher recounted her mortifying experience.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
As a medical community, we are mortified by this unjust attack on the health of all peoples in our nation.
—Kristin Brownell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Ram-woo, played by Gong Myeong (Lovers of the Red Sky, Be Melodramatic), is mortified by her behavior but also intrigued.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In a TikTok video that has since gone viral, the peripatetic music teacher recounted her mortifying experience.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
As a medical community, we are mortified by this unjust attack on the health of all peoples in our nation.
—Kristin Brownell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortify
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The following program will contain graphic stupidity, as four friends compete to embarrass one another – only this time in Lithuania.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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Races are sometimes won by runners making a move from the back of the pack, and L.A. could still find its stride, show some pride, and avoid embarrassing itself.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The measures are set to take effect on Monday and have left many Haitians confused.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Elections and Certifications Don’t confuse a benefit or B corporation with a B Corp.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Mortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortify. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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