Definitions
- To feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed. - To cause someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed. - To subdue or discipline one's bodily desires or passions.
- To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed. - To cause someone to feel uncomfortable or uneasy. - To disconcert or throw off balance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of embarrassment or discomfort.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a situation where someone feels ashamed or uneasy.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation where someone is thrown off balance.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Mortify is typically used to describe a personal feeling of shame or embarrassment, while abash is more commonly used to describe an external cause of discomfort or unease.
- 2Intensity: Mortify implies a deeper sense of shame or humiliation than abash.
- 3Connotation: Mortify has a more negative connotation, while abash can have a neutral or slightly positive connotation depending on the context.
- 4Formality: Mortify is more formal than abash, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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Remember this!
Mortify and abash are synonyms that describe a feeling of embarrassment or discomfort. However, mortify is typically used to describe a personal feeling of shame or humiliation, while abash is more commonly used to describe an external cause of discomfort or unease. Additionally, mortify implies a deeper sense of shame or humiliation than abash, and mortify is more formal than abash.
