Definition of abash

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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 bay²

OTHER FORMS:
a·bashment(Noun)