concept   mortify
culture   United States
statement   In US culture, mortify refers to public embarrassment and is strongly avoided.

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1 mortadella USA Mortadella is not as widely known or consumed in the US compared to other deli meats like ham or turkey. 1
2 mortify United States Mortify may refer to embarrassing or humiliating oneself in public, which is seen as a negative experience. 1
3 mortify United States Public embarrassment is something to be avoided, and being mortified is considered highly embarrassing. 1