as in to embarrass
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
was mortified by her children's atrocious manners
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The pranks Charlie plays, which mortify her sister and exasperate their parents (Rosie Cavaliero and Andy Nyman), include some of the film’s punchiest set pieces and most humorous one-liners, helping maintain its overall comedic tone.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
The presenters quickly apologised, and Margolyes said afterwards that she was mortified for swearing on the BBC.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Collins was mortified; the conga player was rubbish.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
But don’t go up and say hi—your friend would be mortified.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
The presenters quickly apologised, and Margolyes said afterwards that she was mortified for swearing on the BBC.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Collins was mortified; the conga player was rubbish.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
But don’t go up and say hi—your friend would be mortified.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Mortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortify. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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