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abash

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abash


Main Entry:
abash Listen to the pronunciation of abash
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˈbash\
Function:
transitive verb
Etymology:
Middle English abaishen, from Anglo-French abaiss-, abair to astonish, alteration of esbair, from ex- + baer to open wide, gape — more at abeyance
Date:
14th century
: to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of : disconcert
synonyms see embarrass
abash·ment Listen to the pronunciation of abashment \-mənt\ noun


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