Synonyms of abash

28 similar words · 14 opposite words

Another word for abash is shame. Other synonyms of abash are humble, embarrass, humiliate, dishonour and demean. The opposite of abash is countenance.

Synonyms and similar words for abash

bewilderTo confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.
confuse
confoundTo cause to be ashamed; to abash.
daunt
discompose
disconcert
discountenanceTo abash, embarrass or disconcert.
disheartenTo discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.
embarrassTo disrupt someone's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely.
fazeTo frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off (usually used in the negative); to disconcert, to perturb.
fluster
humbleTo defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of.
humiliateTo cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of.
mortify
rattle
shake
shameTo cause to feel shame.
snub

verb 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.
verb To lose self-possession; to become ashamed.

What is another word for abash?: Abash has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shame, humble, embarrass, humiliate, dishonour, demean, discomfit and confound.
What is the opposite of abash?: The opposite of abash is countenance.
What does abash mean?: Abash means 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.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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