embarrass
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈbærəs/
embarrass means: To make someone feel uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in front of other people.
verb
To make someone feel uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in front of other people.
- Please do not embarrass me.
- Her father embarrassed her in front of her friends.
- Have you ever embarrassed yourself at work?
To make movement or progress difficult.
- The dispute embarrassed progress on the bill.
- Heavy equipment embarrassed the movement of the troops.
- These restrictions embarrass trade between the two regions.
Questions about embarrass
What does embarrass mean?
To make someone feel uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in front of other people.
What is embarrass in other languages?
Türkçe: utandırmak · Español: avergonzar · Français: embarrasser · Deutsch: in Verlegenheit bringen · Italiano: imbarazzare · 日本語: 恥ずかしい思いをさせる
How do you pronounce embarrass?
It is pronounced /ɪmˈbærəs/.
How do you use embarrass in a sentence?
Please do not embarrass me. Her father embarrassed her in front of her friends.
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