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Meaning of the word embarrass in English

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embarrass

US /ɪmˈber.əs/

UK /ɪmˈbær.əs/

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Verb

cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed

Example:

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His rude comments really embarrassed her.

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I didn't want to embarrass him by asking about his past.

Synonym:

humiliate mortify shame discomfit abash

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