(n.) The act of mortifying, or the condition of being
mortified
(n.) The death of one part of an animal body, while the
rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living
animal; gangrene.
(n.) Destruction of active qualities; neutralization.
(n.) Subjection of the passions and appetites, by
penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body.
(n.) Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval;
abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation.
(n.) That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation,
chagrin, or vexation.
(n.) A gift to some charitable or religious institution;
-- nearly synonymous with mortmain.
