| Verb | 1. | cricify - hold within limits and control; "subdue one's appetites"; "mortify the flesh"mortify - practice self-denial of one's body and appetites curb, hold in, control, moderate, contain, check, hold - lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" | |