embarrass

Meanings

• Verb

  Feel or cause to feel shame or humiliation.

• Verb

  Make (someone) feel awkward and self-conscious.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

abash , discomfit , disconcert , humiliate , shame

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with embarrass
marass , sarcastic , massacre , passacre , harass

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Variants

List of all variants of embarrass that leads to same result
embarrass , embarrassable , embarrassed , embarrasses , embarrassing

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Forms

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embarrassed (past tense and past participle), embarrassing (adjective)

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to drive out of the house.' Later developed the meaning of causing shame or humiliation.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'embarrass' comes from the Old French word 'embarrasser,' which means 'to entangle.'

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to laugh at someone who is embarrassed.

3. The term 'embarrassment of riches' refers to the feeling of being overwhelmed by having too much wealth or possessions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shame: A complex emotion that involves feelings of dishonor, disgrace, and humiliation.

2. Humiliation: The act of making someone feel shame or embarrassment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'embarrass' has been used to describe characters who are put in awkward or shameful situations. In art, there are many paintings and sculptures depicting the human emotion of embarrassment.

How to Memorize "embarrass"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where you or someone else is put in an awkward or embarrassing position. Try to remember the details of the situation and how it made you or the other person feel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'embarrass' with the feeling of shame or humiliation. Try to remember the physical sensations that come with feeling embarrassed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'embarrass' with a memorable phrase or image. For example, you could remember that 'embarrass' starts with the same letters as 'embarrassing situations'.

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