a·bash ( -b sh )tr.v. a·bashed, a·bash·ing, a·bash·es To make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert. See Synonyms at embarrass. [Middle English abaishen, to lose one's composure, from Old French esbahir, esbahiss- : es-, intensive pref. (from Latin ex-; see ex-) + baer, to gape; see bay2.] a·bash ment n. |
abash [əˈbæʃ]
vb
(tr; usually passive) to cause to feel ill at ease, embarrassed, or confused; make ashamed
[via Norman French from Old French esbair to be astonished, from es- out + bair to gape, yawn]
abashedly [əˈbæʃɪdlɪ] adv
abashment n
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| Verb | 1. |  abash - cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-consciousdisconcert, flurry, confuse, put off - cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her" |
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