Abashings is a relatively uncommon term in modern English, but it refers to the act of causing someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed. There are a few synonyms that can be used in place of abashings, including humiliations, embarrassments, mortifications, chagrins, and discomfitures. Each of these words implies a sense of discomfort or distress that arises from feeling ashamed or embarrassed. Whether you are talking about a social faux pas, a public speaking mishap, or any other situation where someone feels exposed or vulnerable, these synonyms can be used to convey the same basic sense of awkwardness or discomfort.