mortify

Type of:

crucify, mortify, subdue

hold within limits and control

check, condition, discipline, train

develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

Synonyms:

crucify, subdue

Types:

mortify

practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

Type of:

check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Synonyms:

abase, chagrin, humble, humiliate

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crush, demolish, smash

humiliate or depress completely

degrade, demean, disgrace, put down, take down

reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

reduce

lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation

dehumanise, dehumanize

deprive of human qualities

Type of:

bruise, hurt, injure, offend, spite, wound

hurt the feelings of

Synonyms:

gangrene, necrose, sphacelate

Type of:

rot, waste

become physically weaker