Mortify
* Definition: To subdue or deaden (the body or its appetites) by self-denial or abstinence.
* Example: The monk practiced self-mortification through fasting and prayer.
* Other meanings:
* To humiliate or shame: "His public apology mortified him."
* To destroy or kill: "The cold weather mortified the plants."
Immortal
* Definition: Living forever; not subject to death.
* Example: The Greek gods were believed to be immortal.
* Other meanings:
* Lasting forever: "The memory of their love will be immortal."
* Famous or enduring: "He became an immortal figure in the history of music."
Key Differences
* Mortify implies a state of self-denial or humiliation, while immortal suggests a state of lasting forever or not dying.
* Mortify often relates to the body or emotions, while immortal generally refers to a state of being beyond death.
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