Mortification (theology) definition

noun

(1) (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

(2) An instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

"He had to undergo one humiliation after another"

(3) Strong feelings of embarrassment

(4) The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)