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EMBARRASSES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Embarrasses.

Embarrasses - as a verb

Cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abash10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discomfit17discompose17disconcert15untune6upset7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Example: "His brother blocked him at every turn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
block13blockade17hinder10obstruct12stymie11stymy13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbid12foreclose14forestall12preclude13prevent12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He embarrasses himself by tripping over his own feet."
"She embarrasses her friends by telling embarrassing stories about them."
"The teacher embarrasses the student by publicly criticizing his work."
"The politician embarrasses himself during the interview by contradicting his previous statements."
"The company embarrasses itself by releasing a faulty product."
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Word Game Points

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

EMBARRASSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is EMBARRASSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, embarrasses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EMBARRASSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is EMBARRASSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, embarrasses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EMBARRASSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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