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Definition of Embarrass
1. Verb. Cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious. "The performance is likely to embarrass Sue"
Exact synonyms: Abash
Generic synonyms: Discomfit, Discompose, Disconcert, Untune, Upset
Specialized synonyms: Confuse, Disconcert, Flurry, Put Off
Derivative terms: Abashment, Embarrassment
Generic synonyms: Discomfit, Discompose, Disconcert, Untune, Upset
Specialized synonyms: Confuse, Disconcert, Flurry, Put Off
Derivative terms: Abashment, Embarrassment
2. Verb. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. ; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Exact synonyms: Block, Blockade, Hinder, Obstruct, Stymie, Stymy
Specialized synonyms: Stonewall, Filibuster, Check, Hang, Bottleneck
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Blockage, Blockage, Hindrance, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor, Stymie
Specialized synonyms: Stonewall, Filibuster, Check, Hang, Bottleneck
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Blockage, Blockage, Hindrance, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor, Stymie
Definition of Embarrass
1. v. t. To hinder from freedom of thought, speech, or action by something which impedes or confuses mental action; to perplex; to discompose; to disconcert; as, laughter may embarrass an orator.
2. n. Embarrassment.
Definition of Embarrass
1. [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Embarrass
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