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embarrass
verb
Cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
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ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs
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verb
Cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
verb
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
“His brother blocked him at every turn”
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His brother blocked him at every turn
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