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embarrass

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Learn the meaning of embarrass with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

embarrass

(verb)

Meaning

to cause someone to feel awkward

Example

"The unexpected question from the teacher began to embarrass Lucy in front of her classmates."

Synonyms

humiliateabashdisconcert

Antonyms

comfortreassureembolden

More about this word

Word origin
From the French 'embarrasser', meaning to hinder or obstruct.
Related word forms
  • verb: embarrassed
  • noun: embarrassment