abash

/əˈbæʃ/
verb
  1. To make someone feel embarrassed, ashamed, or self-conscious.
    • Nothing could abash her during the debate; she remained calm and poised.
    • The teacher's sharp criticism did not abash the confident student.
    • He was abashed by the unexpected compliment in front of the whole class.
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