abash
intermediateB2/əˈbæʃ/ · a-bash
To make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Meanings
To make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed.
کسی کو شرمندہ یا عیب محسوس کرانا۔
شرمندہ کرنا
sharminda karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- abash someone
- abash with criticism
- abash in public
Example Sentences
His comments seemed to abash her during the presentation.
اس کے تبصرے نے تقریب کے دوران اسے شرمندہ کر دیا۔
Is ke tabsaray ne taqreeb ke doran use sharminda kar diya.
She felt abashed after realizing her mistake.
اپنی غلطی کا احساس ہونے پر وہ شرمندہ محسوس کر رہی تھی۔
Apni ghalti ka ehsaas hone par woh sharminda mehsoos kar rahi thi.
He tried not to abash his friends with his boasting.
اس نے اپنی بڑائی سے اپنے دوستوں کو شرمندہ کرنے کی کوشش نہیں کی۔
Us ne apni barai se apne doston ko sharminda karne ki koshish nahi ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
A bashful person feels abashed when caught off guard.
Imagine someone blushing and looking down after making a mistake in front of others.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
شرم سے آنکھیں چھپالی ہیں ، سب نے کہا میں تھک گیا ہوں
Sharm se aankhain chhupa li hain, sab ne kaha main thak gaya hon.
I have hidden my eyes in shame, everyone said I am tired.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
شرم کا چہرہ ، آنکھوں میں جھلک
Sharm ka chehra, aankhon mein jhalak.
The face of shame reflects in the eyes.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "abaisser" — to lower
First known use: 15th century
The word 'abash' comes from the Old French 'abaisser,' which means 'to lower.' It evolved into its current form in the late 15th century.