Question

Vocabulary

Antonyms: Match each word with the word or phrase most nearly its opposite.


mortify

A.
to flatter

B.
to kill

C.
to examine

D.
to embarrass

Answer 1

The antonym of mortify is A. TO FLATTER.

Mortify is to cause someone to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated. It is also defined as to subdue or kill the body of its needs and desires through self-discipline or denial.


Flatter is to lavish insincere praises or compliments upon someone. It is used to make someone feel honored and pleased that said someone will be agreeable to the self-interest suggestions of the flatterer.