abashments
|a-bash-ments|
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/əˈbæʃmənts/
(abashment)
state of embarrassment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abashment' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'abashen,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'bassen' meant 'to astonish or confound.'
Historical Evolution
'abashen' transformed into the modern English word 'abashment' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to astonish or confound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'embarrassment or shame.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being embarrassed or ashamed.
His abashments were evident when he stumbled over his words during the speech.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 18:51