How Do You Spell ABASH?

Pronunciation: [ɐbˈaʃ] (IPA)

Abash is a verb that means to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed. The spelling of abash is a bit tricky as it does not follow the usual pronunciation rules. The word starts with the vowel sound "uh" as in "up". Next, the "a" is pronounced like the "a" in "bat". The "b" is pronounced as usual before the short "uh" sound, and the word ends with the "sh" sound as in "shoe". Therefore, the IPA phonetic transcription of abash is /əˈbæʃ/.

ABASH Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "abash" is a verb that primarily refers to the act of causing someone to feel embarrassed, self-conscious, or uneasy by displaying embarrassment or disconcertion oneself. When someone is abashed, they experience a sense of humiliation or shame due to their own actions, or often due to the actions or behavior of others. It involves overwhelming them with a feeling of unease or awkwardness, often leading to lowered confidence or a loss of composure.

    The act of abashing someone can occur through various means, such as making them feel inferior or exposing their flaws or mistakes publicly. This can be achieved through mockery, ridicule, or criticism that puts them in an uncomfortable position or draws attention to their shortcomings. Abashing can also be achieved subtly through non-verbal cues or body language that imply disapproval, disappointment, or judgment.

    Furthermore, the word "abash" can imply a state of self-consciousness or embarrassment in a broader sense. It can describe an individual's feeling of unease or awkwardness in unfamiliar, overwhelming, or intimidating situations, often resulting in a loss of confidence or composure.

    Overall, "abash" encompasses the act of causing discomfort or humiliation to others, and also the state of feeling embarrassed, self-conscious, or uneasy oneself. It involves moments where individuals are made to feel inferior, exposed, or awkward, leading to a wide range of emotional and psychological responses.

  2. To confuse with guilt; to make ashamed.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ABASH

The word "abash" originated in the late 14th century from Middle English. It evolved from the Middle French word "abacher", which meant to put to shame or embarrass. The exact origin of "abacher" is uncertain, but it is believed to have derived from the Old French word "esbahir", meaning to astonish or amaze. Over time, "abacher" transformed into "abash" in English, maintaining the sense of feeling ashamed or embarrassed.

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Conjugate verb Abash

CONDITIONAL

I would abash
we would abash
you would abash
he/she/it would abash
they would abash

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have abash
you would have abash
he/she/it would have abash
we would have abash
they would have abash

FUTURE

I will abash
we will abash
you will abash
he/she/it will abash
they will abash

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have abashed
we will have abashed
you will have abashed
he/she/it will have abashed
they will have abashed

IMPERATIVE

you abash
we let´s abash

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to abash

PAST

I abashed
we abashed
you abashed
he/she/it abashed
they abashed

PAST PARTICIPLE

abashed

PAST PERFECT

I had abashed
we had abashed
you had abashed
he/she/it had abashed
they had abashed

PRESENT

I abash
we abash
you abash
he/she/it abashes
they abash

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

abashing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have abashed
we have abashed
you have abashed
he/she/it has abashed
they have abashed
I am abashing
we are abashing
you are abashing
he/she/it is abashing
they are abashing
I was abashing
we were abashing
you were abashing
he/she/it was abashing
they were abashing
I will be abashing
we will be abashing
you will be abashing
he/she/it will be abashing
they will be abashing
I have been abashing
we have been abashing
you have been abashing
he/she/it has been abashing
they have been abashing
I had been abashing
we had been abashing
you had been abashing
he/she/it had been abashing
they had been abashing
I will have been abashing
we will have been abashing
you will have been abashing
he/she/it will have been abashing
they will have been abashing
I would have abashed
we would have abashed
you would have abashed
he/she/it would have abashed
they would have abashed
I would be abashing
we would be abashing
you would be abashing
he/she/it would be abashing
they would be abashing
I would have been abashing
we would have been abashing
you would have been abashing
he/she/it would have been abashing
they would have been abashing

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