practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

hold within limits and control; subdue ones appetites; mortify the flesh

[ Syn: subdue , crucify ]

cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of; He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss

[ Syn: humiliate , chagrin , humble , abase ]

undergo necrosis; the tissue around the wound necrosed

[ Syn: necrose , gangrene , sphacelate ]