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embarrass - Dictionary definition and meaning for embarrass

EMBARRASS

  • (verb) cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

    synonyms : abash

    He looked somewhat abashed when I pointed out his silly mistake. -added by editor1

    Girls feel abashed when someone unknown propose them in front of others. -added by rinku562

    Don't feel abashed when your parents figure out your silly mistakes. -added by rinku562

    embarrass
    -tagged by learner_md
    I was abashed when a stranger came and proposed(to me) on a busy road.

  • (verb) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    "His brother blocked him at every turn"

    synonyms : block , blockade , hinder , obstruct , stymie , stymy

    The threat of being caught on tape did little to stymie drivers who ignore school bus warnings. -added by Administrator

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Mnemonics for embarrass

  • (Tag: ) em(emy) + bar(stop) +r + ass.. emy stopped/blocked the ass from getting into the bar

    added by angel    editEdit Mnemonic

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