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extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride — especially in front of others)
- Bad indeed must the nature of Marianne's affliction be, when her mother could talk of fortitude! mortifying and humiliating must be the origin of those regrets, which SHE could wish her not to indulge!Chapter 32 (14% in)
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