embarrass

(verb)

verb

1. cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

Similar word(s): abash

Definition categories: emotion, discomfit, discompose, disconcert, untune, upset

2. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Similar word(s): block, blockade, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy

Definition categories: social, forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent

Sentences with embarrass as a verb:

- The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.

- Business is embarrassed; public affairs are embarrassed.

- A man or his business is embarrassed when he can not meet his pecuniary engagements.