verb#7,317 by frequency
embarrass
/ɪmˈbæɹəs/
To disrupt someone's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct
- he/she/it
- embarrasses
- past participle
- embarrassed
Meanings
- 1
To disrupt someone's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely
She embarrassed me in front of my friends.
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I didn't want to embarrass you in front of your friends.
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- 2
To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct
- 3
To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands
- 4
To perplex mentally; confuse, disconcert; catch off guard