Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/əˈbæʃ/

Definitions

• To make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed.
• To destroy the self-confidence of; to disconcert.

Usage Examples

• He felt abashed by the unexpected praise from his colleagues.
• Her mistake did not abash her; instead, she learned from it.

Etymology

The word "abash" originates from the Middle English "abaschen," derived from the Old French "abaisser," meaning "to lower."

Synonyms

• Embarrass
• Disconcert
• Humiliate

Antonyms

• Comfort
• Encourage
• Embolden

Translations

• Spanish: avergonzar
• French: embarrasser
• German: verlegen machen
• Italian: imbarazzare
• Portuguese: envergonhar
• Russian: смущать
• Chinese (Simplified): 使困窘
• Japanese: 恥をかかせる
• Korean: 당황하게 하다
• Arabic: إحراج
• Hindi: शर्मिंदा करना
• Bengali: লজ্জিত করা
• Punjabi: ਸ਼ਰਮਿਦਾ ਕਰਨਾ
• Gujarati: બેશારમ કરવું
• Marathi: लज्जित करणे
• Tamil: அவமதிக்கவும்
• Telugu: అవమానితమ చేయడం
• Malayalam: ലജ്ജിതമാക്കുക
• Kannada: ಅವಮಾನಿಸುವುದು
• Odia: ଲଜ୍ଜା ଦେଇବା
• Assamese: লজ্জিত কৰা
• Urdu: شرمندہ کرنا
• Manipuri: লজ্জা দেওয়া
• Sindhi: شرمندہ ڪرڻ

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary slightly based on regional accents.

Historical Usage

The term "abash" has been used historically in literature to describe situations of social embarrassment or personal shame.

Cultural Nuances

To abash someone can have different implications in various cultures, often tied to social norms around honor and respect.

More Information

Understanding the effects of abashing behavior can promote healthier communication and emotional support in social interactions.