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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Noun
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Holding said his face was burning with embarrassment.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Online care lowers barriers, reduces embarrassment and helps people who might otherwise stay silent for years.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Supporters argue that maintaining a consistent time year-round would reduce confusion, improve safety and enhance productivity.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Likely in response to the confusion, prominent cleric Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi on Saturday urged Iran’s Assembly of Experts to act quickly to name a new supreme leader.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Abashment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abashment. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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