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
And the teenagers are mortified to learn that they’re trapped in adult bodies—and one of those adults is actually a senior citizen.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Private tutorials were equally inspiring and mortifying.
—Jane Mayer, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
Given all that, Clayton is mortified to see Rachel walk onto the Perfect Match beach.
—EW.com, 30 July 2025
Byron and Cabot, who appeared mortified to have been spotted publicly and who have not commented on their relationship, both resigned.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Private tutorials were equally inspiring and mortifying.
—Jane Mayer, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
Given all that, Clayton is mortified to see Rachel walk onto the Perfect Match beach.
—EW.com, 30 July 2025
Byron and Cabot, who appeared mortified to have been spotted publicly and who have not commented on their relationship, both resigned.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortify
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If that wasn’t embarrassing enough, then came an ugly post-game brawl that has gone viral on social media all over the world.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the Eagles embarrassed the Chiefs, shutting them out 24-0 in the first half, and captured a 40-22 win.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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This decision could confuse your friends.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The season ended with the two attending a sleepover at Cody's house after his mom confused Beavis and Butt-Head with her son's friends.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Mortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortify. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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