Mortifying and Subdue

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Mortifying adjective - Causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation.

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Subdue is a synonym for mortifying in embarrass topic. In some cases you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Mortifying".

Nearby Words: mortification, mortify, mortified

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.

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Mortifying is a synonym for subdue. Sometimes you can replace term "Mortifying" with "Subdue", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

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