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to abash
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to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed
Example
The shy teenager was easily abashed by even the slightest attention or scrutiny.
Her sudden question abashed him, leaving him speechless.
The unexpected attention abashed the introverted student, who preferred to blend into the background.
It's not polite to abash someone by pointing out their flaws in public.
The teacher's sharp criticism abashed the student, causing her to lose confidence.
