Embarrass

v. t.	1.	To hinder from freedom of thought, speech, or action by something which impedes or confuses mental action; to make (a person) unpleasantly self-conscious; to perplex; to discompose; to disconcert; as, laughter may embarrass an orator. [imp. & p. p. Embarrassed (ĕm*băr"rast); p. pr. & vb. n. Embarrassing.]
	2.	To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct; as, business is embarrassed; public affairs are embarrassed.
	3.	(Com.) 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.
n.	1.	Embarrassment.

Verb	1.	embarrass - cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious Synonyms: abash
	2.	embarrass - hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn" Synonyms: blockade, obstruct, stymie, stymy, hinder, block

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