Word Type

Verb

The word "abash" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

embolden reassure

Derived Terms

abashable abashed abashedly abashedness abashing abashless abashment bashful unabashed

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

attack defame deride discomfit discompose disconcert insult mock untune upset

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

ether make a fool of oneself make a spectacle of oneself make an exhibition of oneself put one's foot in it put one's foot in one's mouth put someone in his place schlong soften someone's cough

Related Terms

embarrassed

Related Terms

ashamed consciousness destroy discomfit disconcert embarrass guilt inferiority mistake self possession

Synonym Network

confound confuse disconcert embarrass humiliate shame

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