abash

• Veraltetes Verb, das bedeutet, bei jemandem ein Gefühl der Verlegenheit, der Beschämung oder der Bestürzung hervorzurufen.

An archaic verb meaning to cause someone to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

1. Cause embarrassmentC1formal

   To make someone feel embarrassed, ashamed, or self-conscious.

   In Verlegenheit bringen

   • His rude comment abashed her in front of everyone.
   • She was abashed by the unexpected praise.
   • The student felt abashed when he couldn't answer the simple question.

   Synonymechagrinconfounddiscomfitdisconcertembarrasshumiliatemortifynonplusshame

   Antonymecomfortemboldenencouragereassure