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Abashed vs Subdued - What's the difference?

abashed | subdued | Synonyms |

Abashed is a synonym of subdued.


As adjectives the difference between abashed and subdued

is that abashed is embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed while subdued is conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.

As verbs the difference between abashed and subdued

is that abashed is (abash) while subdued is (subdue).

abashed

English

Alternative forms

* abasht (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

    • Derived terms

    * abashedness

    Verb

    (head)
  • (abash)

    • subdued

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
    • he is subdued after the disagreement last night.
  • Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
    • the colour scheme used for this room is subdued .

    Verb

    (head)
  • (subdue)
    • He subdued the dog yesterday.