| Main Entry: | deserve |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | be entitled to |
Synonyms: |
be given one's due, be in line for, be worthy of, demand, earn, gain, get, get comeuppance, get what is coming to one, have it coming, have the right to, justify, lay claim to, merit, procure, rate, warrant, win |
| Main Entry: | merit |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | be entitled to |
Synonyms: |
be in line for, be worthy, deserve, earn, get one's comeuppance, get one's due, get one's just desserts, get what is coming, have a claim, have a right, have coming, incur, justify, rate, warrant |
| Main Entry: | mortify |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | embarrass |
Synonyms: |
abase, abash, affront, annoy, belittle, chagrin, chasten, confound, control, crush, deflate, deny, disappoint, discipline, discomfit, disgrace, displease, get one's comeuppance, harass, humble, humiliate, put to shame, ridicule, shame, subdue, take down a peg, take the wind out, vex, worry |
Antonyms: |
compliment, flatter, praise, satisfy |