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mortified

view main entry for mortifiedadjective  /ˈmɔː(r)tɪfaɪd/
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mortify

   verb [transitive]
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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