Define ossify. ossify synonyms, ossify pronunciation, ossify translation, English dictionary definition of ossify. v. os·si·fied , os·si·fy·ing , os·si·fies v. intr. 1. To change into bone; become bony. 2. To become set in a rigidly conventional pattern: "The central.
Define excoriate. excoriate synonyms, excoriate pronunciation, excoriate translation, English dictionary definition of excoriate. tr.v. ex·co·ri·at·ed , ex·co·ri·at·ing , ex·co·ri·ates 1. a. To censure strongly; denounce: "preparing to excoriate him for his insufficient preparations" ..
Define grovel. grovel synonyms, grovel pronunciation, grovel translation, English dictionary definition of grovel. intr.v. grov·eled , grov·el·ing , grov·els also grov·elled or grov·el·ling 1. To behave in a servile or obsequious manner. 2. To lie or creep in a prostrate.
Define inspissate. inspissate synonyms, inspissate pronunciation, inspissate translation, English dictionary definition of inspissate. intr. & tr.v. in·spis·sat·ed , in·spis·sat·ing , in·spis·sates To undergo thickening or cause to thicken, as by boiling or evaporation; condense..
Define jilt. jilt synonyms, jilt pronunciation, jilt translation, English dictionary definition of jilt. tr.v. jilt·ed , jilt·ing , jilts To deceive or drop suddenly or callously. n. One who discards a lover. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English.