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abashOne entry found. Main Entry: abash Pronunciation: \ə-ˈbash\ Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English abaishen, from Anglo-French abaiss-, abair to astonish, alteration of esbair, from ex- + baer to open wide, gape — more at abeyance Date: 14th century : to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of : disconcert synonyms see embarrass — abash·ment \-mənt\ noun
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