embarrass Meaning & Definition
What Does Embarrass Mean?
As a verb, embarrass means To disrupt someone's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely. It can also mean To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
Embarrass in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪmˈbæɹəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | obstruct, block and stymie |
| Verb forms | embarrasses, embarrassing, embarrassed |
Embarrass Definition (Verb)
- To disrupt someone's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely.
The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.
- To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill.
- To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements.
- To perplex mentally; confuse, disconcert; catch off guard.
Synonyms of Embarrass
Embarrass synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Embarrass
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Embarrass in a Sentence
The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.
The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill.
A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements.
Word Forms & Grammar
embarrass (third-person singular simple present embarrasses, present participle embarrassing, simple past and past participle embarrassed)
Words That Rhyme With Embarrass
Origin of Embarrass
Borrowed from French embarrasser, from Middle French embarrasser, embarasser (“to embarrass; to block, obstruct”), from Spanish embarazar, either from Italian imbarazzare[1] or from Portuguese embaraçar.
How Do You Say Embarrass?
Embarrass is pronounced //ɪmˈbæɹəs// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Embarrass
What part of speech is embarrass?
Embarrass is a verb.
What is another word for embarrass?
You can replace embarrass with words such as obstruct, block and stymie. See the full list of embarrass synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of embarrass?
The past tense of embarrass is embarrassed. The present participle is embarrassing.