EMBARRASS
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Embarrass.
How to pronounce embarrass:
US
Embarrass - as a verb
Cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abash10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discomfit17discompose17disconcert15untune6upset7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example: "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
block13blockade17hinder10obstruct12stymie11stymy13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbid12foreclose14forestall12preclude13prevent12Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is EMBARRASS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, embarrass is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordEMBARRASS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is EMBARRASS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, embarrass is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEMBARRASS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
