mor·ti·fy 
/ˈmoɚtɚˌfaɪ/ verb
mor·ti·fies; mor·ti·fied; mor·ti·fy·ing /ˈmoɚtɚˌfaɪ/ verb [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed and foolish
▪ Her behavior mortified her parents. = Her parents were mortified by her behavior. ▪ It mortified me to have to admit that I'd never actually read the book.
▪ Her behavior mortified her parents. = Her parents were mortified by her behavior. ▪ It mortified me to have to admit that I'd never actually read the book.
— mor·ti·fi·ca·tion /ˌmoɚtəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ He was filled with mortification when he realized his mistake. ▪ Imagine my mortification when I realized who she was!
/ˌmoɚtəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ He was filled with mortification when he realized his mistake. ▪ Imagine my mortification when I realized who she was!
— mortified adjective [more mortified; most mortified]
▪ I was completely mortified when I realized who she was.
▪ I was completely mortified when I realized who she was.
— mortifying adjective [more mortifying; most mortifying]
▪ a completely mortifying experience
▪ a completely mortifying experience
— mor·ti·fy·ing·ly adverb
▪ a mortifyingly stupid mistake
▪ a mortifyingly stupid mistake
