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EMBARRASS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Embarrass.

How to pronounce embarrass:

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Embarrass - as a verb

Cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abash
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discomfitdiscomposedisconcertuntuneupset
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Example: "His brother blocked him at every turn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockblockadehinderobstructstymiestymy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbidforecloseforestallprecludeprevent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I always embarrass my younger brother by telling embarrassing stories about him in front of his friends."
"Please don't embarrass me by bringing up my previous relationship in front of my new partner."
"She was so embarrassed when she realized she had been talking loudly to herself in public."
"It's not polite to embarrass someone by pointing out their mistakes in front of everyone."
"He tried to embarrass his opponent by bringing up their past failures."
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Word Game Points

Is EMBARRASS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, embarrass is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EMBARRASS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is EMBARRASS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, embarrass is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EMBARRASS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is EMBARRASS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, embarrass is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EMBARRASS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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