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Word: Embarrass
Speech Type: Verb
late 16th century (in embarrass (sense 2 of the verb)): from French embarrasser, from Spanish embarazar, probably from Portuguese embaraçar (from baraço ‘halter’, apparently originally with reference to animals being restrained by a cord or leash)
ɪmˈbarəs
ɛmˈbarəs
cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Short Definition:cause to feel awkward or ashamed
Examples:- she wouldn't embarrass either of them by making a scene
hamper or impede (a person or action)
Short Definition:hamper or impede
Examples:- the state of the rivers will embarrass the enemy
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