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Vocabulary Entry
embarrass
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
Example Sentences
"He didn't mean to embarrass her in front of everyone."
"She felt embarrassed when she realized her mistake."
"Trying to impress his friends only served to embarrass him more."
N
noun
The feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
Example Sentences
"His face turned red with embarrassment when he tripped."
"She laughed off her embarrassment after forgetting someone's name."
"The embarrassment of that moment stayed with him for years."