Word: mortifying
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: mor
ti
fy
ing
Definition: Present participle of mortify; cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Morphemes:
Affix: mortify
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To affect with vexation, chagrin, or humiliation; to humble; to depress.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mors
Language: la
Decoded: mors
Meaning: death
Affix: -ficō
Language: la
Decoded: -fico
Meaning: -fy
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.