mortification

noun

1. strong feelings of embarrassment

   noun.feeling

   Synonyms chagrin humiliation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

   noun.phenomenon

   Synonyms gangrene necrosis sphacelus

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

   noun.event

   Synonyms humiliation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.act

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified

   noun

   Source: webster1913