abashment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abashment
Noun
  • The scandal resulted in major embarrassment to the royal family and effectively ended her official royal role.
    Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Teens say access to period products has gotten better, but their menstrual cycles are still a source of embarrassment.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The campaign immediately received backlash and prompted confusion from doctors who dismissed its effectiveness.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Rookie Pat Bryant, split out wide, had his hands outstretched in confusion for six full seconds before the ball was actually snapped.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Abashment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abashment. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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