MORTIFY

Meaning

To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Anglo-Norman mortifier, Middle French mortifier, from Late Latin mortificō (“cause death”), from Latin mors (“death”) + -ficō (“-fy”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

• 2024-10-29OFYTRIM
• 2023-03-27FYITOMR