EMBARRASS

/ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. verb cause to be embarrassed. — synonyms: abash
  2. verb hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. — synonyms: obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy

Examples

  • “The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.”
  • “The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill.”
  • “A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements.”

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