Meaning of the word mortifying in English

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mortifying

US /ˈmɔːr.t̬ə.faɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈmɔːr.t̬ə.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

very embarrassing:

Example:
Catching head lice from your kids is a mortifying experience.
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