ABASHMENT Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

abashment

noun

Definition of abashment

as in embarrassment

the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable his friends shared his abashment when his wife scolded him right in front of them

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Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Epstein has been a source of embarrassment to the royal family for more than a decade and forced him to give up royal duties in 2019.

— Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor's relationship with Epstein has been a source of embarrassment to the royal family for more than a decade and forced him to give up royal duties in 2019.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

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According to MedlinePlus, symptoms can include a sudden severe headache, sudden dizziness or trouble walking, sudden confusion, and sudden numbness or weakness in the face.

— Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
Other online missives expressed optimism, but many revealed some combination of grief, confusion, and fear.

— Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

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