mortifying (Adjective) — Causing to feel shame, chagrin or vexation. ex. "it was mortifying to know he had heard every word"
mortifying (Adjective) — Causing awareness of your shortcomings. ex. "golf is a mortifying game"
mortifying (Verb) — Practice self-denial of one's body and appetites.
mortifying (Verb) — Hold within limits and control. ex. "mortify the flesh"
mortifying (Verb) — Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of. ex. "He mortified his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"
mortifying (Verb) — Undergo necrosis. ex. "the tissue around the wound mortified"