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MORTIFIES

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of MORTIFIES

verb

To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.

"Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body."

verb

(usually used passively) To embarrass, to humiliate. To injure one's dignity.

"I was so mortified I could have died right there; instead I fainted, but I swore I'd never let that happen to me again."

verb

To kill.

Synonyms of MORTIFIES

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Antonyms of MORTIFIES

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Examples of MORTIFIES in a Sentence

  • "Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body."
  • "I was so mortified I could have died right there; instead I fainted, but I swore I'd never let that happen to me again."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
15
points

Is MORTIFIES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MORTIFIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: MORTIFIES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MORTIFIES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter mortifies Total
Scrabble 311114111 14
WWF 411114111 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MORTIFIES

100 words from the letters in MORTIFIES

How to Use MORTIFIES in Word Games

MORTIFIES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MORTIFIES

What does MORTIFIES mean?
MORTIFIES is a verb. To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
Is MORTIFIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MORTIFIES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MORTIFIES worth in Scrabble?
MORTIFIES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MORTIFIES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MORTIFIES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MORTIFIES?
Synonyms of MORTIFIES include: macerate, demean, humiliate, shame. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.