abash

/əˈbæʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed

“The news article abashed the politician for his scandalous behavior.”

2. noun

a feeling of shame or embarrassment

“She felt a deep abash at being caught in the lie.”

Synonyms

  • embarrass
  • humiliate
  • shame

Antonyms

  • embolden
  • encourage