as in to embarrass
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
was mortified by her children's atrocious manners
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mortify
Baby Reindeer was hardly a laugh riot, but mortifying humor is still humor and, with episodic running times in the 30-minute range, the show had a charging, unpredictable momentum.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
The graduation ceremony and the reception afterward are cute and heartwarming for the grown-ups, bittersweet and mortifying for the kids, who skive off to smoke some of Ed’s high-test weed and have a little Texas Forever moment, toasting their enduring friendships.
—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
He would’ve been mortified to see that kind of tacky scandal on what was a family show.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Katie becomes a cause célèbre for a younger feminist and is mortified to see her face on T-shirts.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mortify
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
The graduation ceremony and the reception afterward are cute and heartwarming for the grown-ups, bittersweet and mortifying for the kids, who skive off to smoke some of Ed’s high-test weed and have a little Texas Forever moment, toasting their enduring friendships.
—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
He would’ve been mortified to see that kind of tacky scandal on what was a family show.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Katie becomes a cause célèbre for a younger feminist and is mortified to see her face on T-shirts.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mortify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortify
Verb
-
Critics wondered whether prices would crash before kickoff, and if swathes of empty seats would embarrass FIFA’s pricing strategy.
-
With no league and no roadmap, a ragtag group of players and an unlikely coach endured a grueling two-year training camp, hoping simply not to embarrass their nation at the first-ever World Cup on American soil.
Verb
-
So The Listeners — not to be confused with 2022’s The Listener starring Tessa Thompson and you in a voice role — is just now reaching the States.
-
Why The Market Misprices Good Companies Investors often confuse business quality with investment quality.
Cite this Entry
“Mortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortify. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
