abash Definition
to make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or uncomfortable.
Using abash: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abash" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She was not abashed by his open admiration.
Example
He was abashed by her praise.
Example
I was abashed to realize that I had made a mistake.
abash Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with abash
to force or pressure someone into doing something by making them feel ashamed or embarrassed
Example
The teacher abashed the students into admitting they had cheated on the test.
Example
He was not abashed by his poor performance and vowed to do better next time.
Example
After his mistake was pointed out, there was an abashed silence in the room.
Origins of abash
from Middle English 'abaisshen', from Old French 'esbahir', meaning 'astonish'
Summary: abash in Brief
'Abash' [əˈbæʃ] means to make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or uncomfortable. It is often used in phrases like 'abash someone into something,' which means to force or pressure someone into doing something by making them feel ashamed or embarrassed. 'Abash' is a formal word that can be replaced with 'disconcert' or 'discomfit' in more formal contexts.
