Definition of abash

acrimonious Definition: (adjective) biting, harsh, caustic. Petersons.com

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a·bash    (-bsh) KEY  

TRANSITIVE VERB:
a·bashed , a·bash·ing , a·bash·es

To make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert. See Synonyms at embarrass.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English abaishen, to lose one's composure, from Old French esbahir , esbahiss- : es-, intensive pref. (from Latin ex-; see ex- ) + baer, to gape ; see bay ²

OTHER FORMS:
a·bashment (Noun)

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