Meaning of the word mortify in English

What does mortify mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mortify

US /ˈmɔːr.t̬ə.faɪ/
UK /ˈmɔː.tɪ.faɪ/

Verb

to make someone very embarrassed:

Example:
The thought of the incident still mortified her.