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ABASHMENT Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word abashment. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word abashment. (close relations)
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chagrin
nounn
noun

• strong feelings of embarrassment

verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

discomfiture
nounn
noun

• anxious embarrassment

embarrassment
nounn
noun

• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

• the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy)

• some event that causes someone to be embarrassed

• extreme excess

humiliation
nounn
noun

• state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

• strong feelings of embarrassment

• an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

• depriving one of self-esteem

ignominy
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

mortification
nounn
noun

• strong feelings of embarrassment

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

• an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

• (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

bashfulness
nounn
noun

• feeling embarrassed due to modesty

Best Hypernyms For ABASHMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for abashment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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embarrassment chagrin confusion discomfiture mortification shame

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