Mortifying

Definition:

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Mortify
(a.) Tending to mortify; affected by, or having symptoms of, mortification; as, a mortifying wound; mortifying flesh.
(a.) Subduing the appetites, desires, etc.; as, mortifying penances.
(a.) Tending to humble or abase; humiliating; as, a mortifying repulse.

Compare mortifying with other words:

fortifying vs. mortifying

mortifying vs. mortifyingly

mortifying vs. vexation

embarrassing vs. mortifying

mortification vs. mortifying

mortifying vs. vexing

mortifying vs. withering