n.
1.strong feelings of embarrassment
2.the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
3.an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
4.(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
Idiom of the Day
like water off a duck's back
without effect, without changing one`s feelings or opinion
My boss always criticizes my friend but he ignores it and the criticism is like water off a duck`s back.