What does "mortificar" mean in English?

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Spanish

mortificar

English

to mortify

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Alternative translations of "mortificar"

to torment
to annoy
to embarrass
to distress

Examples of how to use "mortificar" in Spanish

Spanish
Le gustaba mortificar a su hermano.
English
He liked to torment his brother.
Spanish
Me mortifica su silencio.
English
Her silence bothers me.
Spanish
Ella mortificó la falta de respeto.
English
She reproached the lack of respect.
Spanish
Mi madre me mortificaba con advertencias.
English
My mother used to worry me with warnings.
Spanish
No te mortificará esa noticia mañana.
English
That news won't bother you tomorrow.

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Le gustaba mortificar a su hermano.

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