Astonishment and Abashment

Astonishment

Astonishment noun - The rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary.

Abashment and astonishment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Abashment" instead a noun "Astonishment".

Nearby Words: astonishing, astonish, astonished

Abashment

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

Astonishment and abashment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Astonishment" instead a noun "Abashment".

Nearby Words: abash, abashed, abashing
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