abashes
The word “abashes” has 3 syllables: a-bash-es.
It's pronounced as /əˈbæʃɪz/.
What is synonym and antonym for abashes?
In the thesaurus, “abashes” has 6 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abashes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abashes
- confuses
- discountenances
- embarrasses
- flusters
- nonplusses
- rattles
Antonyms for abashes
- calms
- cheers
- comforts
- consoles
- encourages
- relieves
- soothes
Meanings of abashes
- 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.
- To lose self-possession; to become ashamed.
Example Sentences
- His relentless confidence often abashes those who doubt him.
- The sheer brilliance of her ideas never fails to abashes her critics.
- He never lets setbacks or failures abashes his determination.
- The unexpected praise seemed to abashes the humble artist.
- Her quick wit and sharp responses rarely fail to abashes those who challenge her.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abashes, such as: calms, cheers, comforts, confuses, consoles, discountenances, embarrasses.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.