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embarrass

verb

cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
S
Contains
MB
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

verb

  1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    “His brother blocked him at every turn”

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Example Sentences

His brother blocked him at every turn

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