abashes Antonyms

Meaning of abashes

abashes

to destroy the self-control or self-confidence of, to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone)

abashes Sentence Examples

  1. The child's bold question abashed the renowned professor, making him momentarily speechless.
  2. The boss's stern gaze abashed the timid employee, causing him to stammer his response.
  3. The unexpected public recognition abashed the humble scientist, who unaccustomed to such attention.
  4. The politician's embarrassing slip of the tongue abashed their supporters and emboldened their opponents.
  5. The young musician's first public performance abashed him, making his hands tremble and his voice waver.
  6. The unexpected compliment from a stranger abashed the shy woman, causing her to blush and look away.
  7. The team's humiliating defeat abashed the players, leaving them dejected and defeated.
  8. The student's brilliant answer abashed the teacher, who had never encountered such a keen mind before.
  9. The philanthropist's immense wealth abashed the guests at the charity dinner, who were humbled by their own meager contributions.
  10. The unexpected revelation of a dark secret abashed the family, causing them to question their long-held beliefs.

FAQs About the word abashes

to destroy the self-control or self-confidence of, to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone)

embarrasses, rattles, confuses, nonplusses, discountenances, flusters,bothers, mortifies, upsets, discomfits

comforts, encourages, consoles,relieves, soothes, calms, cheers, reassures,buoys, assures

The child's bold question abashed the renowned professor, making him momentarily speechless.

The boss's stern gaze abashed the timid employee, causing him to stammer his response.

The unexpected public recognition abashed the humble scientist, who unaccustomed to such attention.

The politician's embarrassing slip of the tongue abashed their supporters and emboldened their opponents.