Mortify (verb)

1. To cause to feel shame or embarrassment, especially by public exposure of one's faults or misdeeds.
2. To subdue or suppress (a desire, passion, etc.) by self-discipline or religious practices.
3. To make insensitive or callous, as by constant irritation.

Origin:

From the latin word "mortificare" meaning "to put to death" or "to make dead".

Examples:

1. He was mortified when he realized he had made a mistake in front of everyone.
2. She was mortified by her behavior at the party.
3. The criticism mortified him.
4. He tried to mortify his flesh to overcome his desire.
5. The constant pain had mortified his leg, making it insensitive to touch.