GDict

embarrass

im'bærәs7 senses · 68 ms
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verb/ɪmˈbæɹəs//ɪmˈbɛɹəs//ɛm-/
  1. 1

    To disrupt someone's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely.transitive

    • The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.
  2. 2

    To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.transitive

    • The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill.
  3. 3

    To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.transitive

    • A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements.
  4. 4

    To perplex mentally; confuse, disconcert; catch off guard.formaltransitive

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