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Abash

Verb / ʌˈbæʃ / Another word for abash — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed

Synonyms & similar words

embarrass embarrass humiliate chagrin disconcert discomfit discountenance faze fluster mortify rattle confound bewilder baffle perplex shame discredit dishonor degrade lower abase

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Example sentences

  1. I felt abashed when I tripped in front of everyone at the party.
  2. The boy was abashed when he realized he had mispronounced a word in his speech.
  3. She was abashed by her mistake and apologized immediately.
  4. The coach's harsh criticism abashed the player and made him lose confidence.
  5. The politician was abashed by the reporter's question and stumbled with his answer.

Quotes

  • For a moment, Smith was abashed at the suddenness of the change.
  • He was never abashed by the presence of ladies.
  • I was not abashed at my ignorance.

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