What does ABASH mean?

Parts of Speech:

Abash is a verb.

Definitions:

• To make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or uncomfortable.
• To cause someone to lose confidence or feel disconcerted.

Pronunciations:

• US: əˈbæʃ
• UK: əˈbæʃ

Origin and Usage:

The word abash comes from the Middle English word "abassen" which means "to put down." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Abash is typically used to describe the act of embarrassing or disconcerting someone. It can also be used to describe the feeling of being embarrassed or uncomfortable.

Synonyms:

• Disconcert
• Embarrass
• Humiliate
• Fluster
• Confuse

Related Words:

• Abate
• Abide
• Above
• Abyss
• Abuse

Example Sentences:

• The teachers harsh criticism abashed the student.
• She was abashed by her mistake in front of her colleagues.
• Their rude comments abashed him and made him feel uncomfortable.