the act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified-the death of one part of an animal body, while the rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living animal; gangrene.-destruction of active qualities; neutralization.-subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body.-hence: deprivation or depression of self-approval; abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation.-that which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation.-a gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain.