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mortification

[mawr-tuh-fi-kay-shuhn] / ˌmɔr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Also because many of those who have been dealt the mortification were comparatively affluent and accomplished.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026

The last bell saved them from possible mortification.

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025

I think everybody else was looking around for somebody else to validate their judgment, but they’re feeling pretty antsy given the mortification here.

From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2024

Was that choreographed for maximum mortification, or did you just wing it?

From New York Times ● Sep. 5, 2022

Nately shook his head, his cheeks darkening with shy and regretful mortification.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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