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to embarrass
01
to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people
Transitive: to embarrass sb
Example
His clumsy fall embarrassed him in front of his colleagues.
She was embarrassed when her phone rang loudly during the meeting.
02
o create obstacles or difficulties that hinder the progress or accomplishment of something
Transitive: to embarrass a process or activity
Example
The strict rules embarrassed the team's efforts to adapt quickly to changing conditions.
Financial constraints embarrassed the company's ability to expand into new markets.
