Abash

[ə'bæʃ]

Definition

(v. t.) To destroy the self-possession of; to confuse or confound, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to put to shame; to disconcert; to discomfit.

Inputed by Lennon

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Shame, mortify, confuse, confound, disconcert, discompose, DISCOUNTENANCE, humiliate, humble, snub, put to shame, make ashamed, put down, put out of countenance, take down, send away with a flea in one's ear.

Checked by Freda

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Confound, confuse, discompose, bewilder, daunt, cow, humble, disconcert,dishearten, motility, shame, humiliate

ANT:Countenance, cheer, uphold, encourage, rally, inspirit, animate, incite,embolden, abet, buoy

Checker: Sumner

Definition

v.t. to confuse with shame or guilt.—pa.p. Abashed′ (with at of an occasion; by of a cause).—n. Abash′ment confusion from shame.

Checker: Polly

Examples

Typist: Veronica

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