self-mortification
the inflicting of pain or privation on oneself: He was certain that self-mortification was the only road to salvation.
Origin of self-mortification
1Other words from self-mortification
- self-mor·ti·fied [self-mawr-tuh-fahyd, self-], /ˌsɛlfˈmɔr təˌfaɪd, ˈsɛlf-/, adjective
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How to use self-mortification in a sentence
self-mortification can spring only out of a home-felt principle, and not from the will of another, or of any number of others.
How to Observe | Harriet MartineauBut these very Vedas teach that a man should strive at self-mortification and advancement in virtue with no regard to any reward.
The Worlds Greatest Books, Volume XIII. | VariousIs self-mortification necessary for the attainment of wisdom?
The Browning Cyclopdia | Edward BerdoeShe was of a saintly mind, and showed a genius for self-mortification and fasting, and also for charity to the poor.
Curiosities of Christian History | Croake Jamesself-mortification always seems to him to be evidence of moral superiority and to confirm his right to special grievances.
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