Mortify and Soothe

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Mortify verb - To throw into a state of self-conscious distress.

Usage example: was mortified by her children's atrocious manners

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Soothe is an antonym for mortify in embarrass topic.

Soothe verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

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Mortify is an antonym for soothe.

Nearby Words: soothing, soother, sooth, soothingly

mortify pride

soothe pride

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