S: (v) mortify, subdue, crucify (hold within limits and control) "subdue one's appetites"; "mortify the flesh"
S: (v) mortify (practice self-denial of one's body and appetites)
S: (v) discipline, train, check, condition (develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control) "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
S: (v) mortify (practice self-denial of one's body and appetites)
S: (v) mortify, subdue, crucify (hold within limits and control) "subdue one's appetites"; "mortify the flesh"
S: (v) humiliate, mortify, chagrin, humble, abase (cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of) "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"