abash
to destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of; disconcert; make ashamed or embarrassed: to abash someone by sneering.
Origin of abash
1Other words for abash
Other words from abash
- a·bash·ment, noun
Words Nearby abash
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How to use abash in a sentence
Rag′abash, a low fellow; Rag′amuffin, a low, disreputable person.
Nor did her presence in the least abash the boys, for they saw no impropriety in the act.
South and South Central Africa | H. Frances DavidsonEven the supreme solemnity of the Wafer borne through the kneeling streets cannot abash the trustful gaze of childhood.
Spanish Highways and Byways | Katharine Lee BatesHow strong and pure the fire in her must be when her father's presence could not abash her from this betrayal of her love!
A Modern Instance | William Dean HowellsThe young lady looked rather astonished, and not over well pleased, but this did not in any way abash Mr Glover.
Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships | W.H.G. Kingston
British Dictionary definitions for abash
/ (əˈbæʃ) /
(tr; usually passive) to cause to feel ill at ease, embarrassed, or confused; make ashamed
Origin of abash
1Derived forms of abash
- abashment, noun
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