- pronunciation:
- em
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
embarrasses, embarrassing, embarrassed |
definition: |
to make uncomfortable or ill at ease.
His silly behavior at the restaurant embarrassed his older brother and sister.- synonyms:
- humiliate, shame
- similar words:
- confuse, humble, upset
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related words: |
disgrace, offend, put down, shame |
derivations: |
embarrassedly (adv.), embarrassingly (adv.) |
Word Builder: embarrass +
- embarrassed:
feeling uncomfortable or ashamed.
- embarrassing:
causing someone to become uncomfortable or ashamed.
- embarrassment:
a feeling of being made uncomfortable or ashamed.