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embarrass

/ɪmˈbærəs/

/ɪmˈbɛrəs/

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embarrassverb

embarrassed

Past Simple

embarrassed

Past Participle

embarrassing

Gerund

/ɪmˈbærəs/

/ɪmˈbɛrəs/

He didn't want to embarrass his family with his actions.

Он не хотел позорить свою семью своими действиями.

His comments were meant to embarrass her.

Его комментарии были предназначены, чтобы смутить её.

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embarrassverb

To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

She didn't mean to embarrass him by mentioning his mistake in front of everyone.

To make a situation difficult or complicated.

The unexpected question embarrassed the speaker, causing him to lose his train of thought.

To place someone or something in financial difficulty.

The recession embarrassed several small businesses that relied on tourism.