əˈbæʃ

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed

“The news story abashed the politician, forcing him to resign.”

2. verb

to lose one’s self-confidence or composure

“She felt abashed when she stumbled over her words in front of the audience.”

3. noun

a feeling of shame or embarrassment

“The abash of being caught in a lie was unbearable.”