Abashment and Composure

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Abashment noun - The emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable.

Usage example: his friends shared his abashment when his wife scolded him right in front of them

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Composure is an antonym for abashment.

Nearby Words: abash, abashed, abashing

Composure noun - Evenness of emotions or temper.

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Abashment is an antonym for composure.

Nearby Word: compose

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