mortify
verb (used with object)
to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect.
has been mortifying
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present perfect progressiveof mortify (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But this war has been mortifying, and even dangerous to the Americans in another point.
From Diary in America, Series One by Frederick Marryat
Of course, it shows him and his family up—for just what they are; but it has been mortifying for poor Mellicent.
From Oh, Money! Money! by Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter
