1. to make someone feel embarrassed, ashamed, or uncomfortable
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘abash’

Examples

• Her harsh criticism abashes even the most confident students.
• The teacher’s stern look abashes the chattering children.
• Nothing abashes him when he’s telling his favorite stories.
• The formal setting abashes visitors who aren’t used to such elegance.
• His rude behavior abashes his parents in front of their friends.
• The complexity of the problem abashes new employees.