What is the difference between embarrass and abash?
embarrass implies some influence that impedes thought, speech, or action. discomfit implies a hampering or frustrating accompanied by confusion. abash presupposes some initial self-confidence that receives a sudden check, producing shyness, shame, or a feeling of inferiority.
embarrass implies some influence that impedes thought, speech, or action. discomfit implies a hampering or frustrating accompanied by confusion. abash presupposes some initial self-confidence that receives a sudden check, producing shyness, shame, or a feeling of inferiority.
