abashes
To make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, m…
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Definition of Abashes
To make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to disconcert; to discomfit.
To make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to disconcert; to discomfit.
How to use Abashes
Abashes is a verb. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include bewilder, confound, confuse — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
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FAQ
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How many syllables does abashes have?
Abashes has 2 syllables: abas·hes. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.
What part of speech is abashes?
Abashes is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.
What are synonyms for abashes?
Words with similar meanings to abashes include bewilder, confound, confuse, daunt. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use abashes in a sentence?
Abashes can be used in sentences where a verb describing to make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as abashes?
Abashes starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does abashes have?
Abashes has 7 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.