1. plural of mortifier; people or things that cause mortification (embarrassment, humiliation, or wounded pride)
Usage: Usually refers to people or circumstances that embarrass or humiliate someone
2. plural of mortifier; devices or practices used for self-mortification (self-denial or self-punishment for religious or spiritual reasons)
Usage: archaic or religious context; refers to instruments or methods of ascetic discipline

Examples

• The public mistakes were mortifiers that haunted him for years.
• She found her children's behavior at the dinner party to be constant mortifiers.
• Medieval monks used various mortifiers as part of their spiritual discipline.
• His failed business ventures were mortifiers that tested his resilience.
• The critic's harsh reviews were mortifiers to the young artist's confidence.
• Social media has created new mortifiers for teenagers concerned about their image.