mortify

verb

1. practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

   verb.emotion

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. hold within limits and control

   verb.emotion

   Examples

   Mortify the flesh.

   Synonyms crucify subdue

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

   verb.emotion

   Synonyms abase chagrin humble humiliate

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. undergo necrosis

   verb.body

   Synonyms gangrene necrose sphacelate

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. To destroy the organic texture and vital functions of; to produce gangrene in.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

6. To lose vitality and organic structure, as flesh of a living body; to gangrene.

   verb

   Source: webster1913