abashment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abashment
Noun
  • There was a time when Hubble had the potential to become NASA's biggest embarrassment.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The embarrassment for Manchester United letting a striker leave who then is the star in a Champions League tie against elite opposition is obvious.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The bill would directly conflict with federal law, opening the door for homeowners to face confusion regarding what is permitted.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • However, since the start of 2025, there has been confusion among many in college mental health about how to comply with the intentions of the federal government.
    Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Abashment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abashment. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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