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What does embarrass mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word embarrass? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash
  2. (transitive) To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
  3. (transitive) To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
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His first object was to try to embarrass the wreckers into keeping their gobs shut.
The Eagles will continue the ownage this year-my only regret is that they won't be able to embarrass your team in your home opener.
If I'm out in public with a woman who is doing her best to embarrass or humiliate me, I'll walk away.
If I got behind the wheel of a race car, I'd only hurt or embarrass myself, so I never had a real desire to do it.
Before they embarrass themselves further, take them to one side and explain.
Although it may deeply embarrass their teenage offspring, parents love to record family outings and special occasions for posterity.

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