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a·bash
(ə-băsh′)tr.v. a·bashed, a·bash·ing, a·bash·es
To make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert. See Synonyms at embarrass.
[Middle English abaishen, to lose one's composure, from Old French esbahir, esbahiss- : es-, intensive pref. (from Latin ex-; see ex-) + baer, to gape; see bay2.]
a·bash′ment n.
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abash
(əˈbæʃ)vb
(tr; usually passive) to cause to feel ill at ease, embarrassed, or confused; make ashamed
[C14: via Norman French from Old French esbair to be astonished, from es- out + bair to gape, yawn]
aˈbashment n
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a•bash
(əˈbæʃ)v.t.
to destroy the self-confidence of; disconcert; make ashamed.
[1275–1325; Middle English < dial. Old French abacher, Old French abaissier to put down, bring low (see abase)]
a•bash′ment, n.
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abash
Past participle: abashed
Gerund: abashing
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| Verb | 1. |  abash - cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-consciousdisconcert, flurry, confuse, put off - cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her" |
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abash
verbTo cause (a person) to be self-consciously distressed:
chagrin, confound, confuse, discomfit, discomfort, disconcert, discountenance, embarrass, faze, mortify.
Idioms: put on the spot, throw for a loop.
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