embarrass

//ɪmˈbærəs//
B1Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

embarrassInfinitive
embarrassPresent tense
embarrassedPast tense
embarrassedPast participle
embarrassingPresent participle
embarrassesThird-person singular
1

To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed, typically in a social situation.

Please don't embarrass me in front of my friends.

2

To hinder or impede someone or something; to create difficulties for.

The lack of funds embarrassed the project's progress.

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