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Abashes

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of abash, meaning causes someone to feel embarrassed or self-conscious.

His blunt remark abashes even the most confident speakers in the room.

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Synonyms

embarrassesdisconcertshumiliates

Antonyms

emboldensencourages

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -ASHES, knowing abash helps recognise this inflection in Wordle puzzles.

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Scrabble

The SH pair and double A make this tricky to rack, useful if you can extend ABASH already on the board.

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Change a single letter of “abashes” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

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