avergonzar

Definitions of avergonzar
  1. verb
    cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
    synonyms: apenar, confundir, turbar
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    types:
    aturdir, confundir, desconcentrar, desorientar, obcecar, ofuscar, turbar
    cause to feel embarrassment
    aturdir, aturrullar, aturullar
    cause to be nervous or upset
    apartar, desviar, distraer
    draw someone's attention away from something
    type of:
    confundir, perturbar, preocupar, turbar
    cause to lose one's composure
  2. verb
    cause to be ashamed
    synonyms: abochornar, avergonzarse
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    type of:
    despertar, estimular, extraer, incitar, sacar
    call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  3. verb
    compel through a sense of shame
    synonyms: abochornar, avergonzarse, deshonrar
  4. verb
    bring shame or dishonor upon
    synonyms: abochornar, avergonzarse, deshonrar
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    antonyms:
    condecorar, enaltecer, honrar, laurear, premiar, respetar
    bestow honor or rewards upon
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