Mortified

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

Mortified (verb)

  1. to make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed.
  2. to control or punish your body by denying it pleasures.

Examples

  • The mistake in the presentation mortified him.
  • She was mortified by the unexpected question.

Common collocations: mortify someone, mortified by, mortify the flesh, mortify oneself

Synonyms of Mortified

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Mortified

  • — When someone is honored or complimented.
  • — When someone is reassured or consoled.