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embarrass
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noun (n)

  • Embarrassment.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious(verb.emotion)
    Synonym:
    abash
    source: wordnet30
  • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    block, blockade, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy
    source: wordnet30
  • To hinder from freedom of thought, speech, or action by something which impedes or confuses mental action; to perplex; to discompose; to disconcert; as, laughter may embarrass an orator.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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