MORTIFY
/ˈmɔːtɪfaɪ/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of MORTIFY
To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
"Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body."
(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."
To kill.
Examples of MORTIFY 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
Is MORTIFY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MORTIFY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MORTIFY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for MORTIFY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | r | t | i | f | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MORTIFY
64 words from the letters in MORTIFY
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How to Use MORTIFY in Word Games
MORTIFY is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MORTIFY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MORTIFY to find 64 additional valid words.