Mortification (noun)

1. The act of mortifying, or the state of being mortified, especially through shame or humiliation.
2. The process of killing or withering something, especially an organ, tissue, or part of the body.
3. The condition of being ashamed or humiliated.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin mortificatio, from mortificare to deaden, discipline.

Examples:

1. The young man felt deep mortification when he realized his mistake.
2. Her public mortification was evident on her face as she tried to hide it.
3. The mortification of his pride was difficult for him to endure.
4. The mortification of the tissue led to the death of the limb.
5. Her mortification at the thought of being caught was palpable.