mortify
Translation
to mortify, to humiliate, to embarrass
Examples
His rude comment mortified her.
His rude comment mortified her.
She was mortified to see her photo in the paper.
She was mortified to see her photo in the paper.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to cause (sb.) to feel very embarrassed. His rude comment mortified her.
((to be mortified)) ((by/at sth. / to-inf)) to feel very embarrassed. She was mortified to see her photo in the paper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: embarrass, humiliate, shame; Antonyms: please, delight
Etymology
From Latin 'mors' (death) and 'facere' (to make). Literally 'to make dead'.
Memory Tips
Think of being so embarrassed you feel like you could die. The 'mort-' part means death.