The Clue
Abases (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SHAMES
Tags
Notes
The answer SHAMES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Abashes
Disgraces
Dishonors
Humiliates
Mortifies
Brings disgrace to
Brings down
Causes redness
Puts down, in a way
Definition
SHAME as a noun:
1. a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
2. (shame, disgrace, ignominy) = a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
3. (pity, shame) = an unfortunate development; "it's a pity he couldn't do it"
SHAME as a verb:
1. (dishonor, disgrace, dishonour, attaint, shame) = bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
2. compel through a sense of shame; "She shamed him into making amends"
3. cause to be ashamed
4. surpass or beat by a wide margin