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Definition of Embarrass

• (v. t.) 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.
• (v. t.) To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct; as, business is embarrassed; public affairs are embarrassed.
• (v. t.) To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to incumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands; -- said of a person or his affairs; as, a man or his business is embarrassed when he can not meet his pecuniary engagements.
• (v. t.) Embarrassment.

Synonyms of Embarrass

• Stymy
• Stymie
• Hinder
• Block
• Obstruct
• Blockade
• Abash
• Block Up
• Lug
• Immobilize
• Seal Off
• Obturate
• Handicap
• Jam
• Block Off
• Close Up
• Blank Out
• Freeze
• Deflect
• Parry
• Kibosh
• Draw A Blank
• Hamper
• Impede
• Forget
• Stop
• Stuff
• Immobilise
• Bar
• Occlude
• Barricade
• Halt
• Choke Up
• Bewilder
• Daunt
• Mortify
• Chagrin
• Discompose
• Humble
• Overawe
• Confound
• Disconcert
• Humiliate
• Shame
• Confuse
• Dishearten
• Upset
• Untune
• Discomfit

Antonyms of Embarrass

• Animate
• Cheer
• Encourage
• Rally
• Buoy
• Embolden
• Inspirit
• Uphold

Homophones of Embarrass