Meaning of the word mortification in English

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mortification

US /ˌmɔːr.t̬ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌmɔː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

a feeling of being very embarrassed:

Example:
To the mortification of the show's organizers, the top performer withdrew at the last minute.