Word
Embarrass
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
em-bar-rass
Definition
- v. t. - To hinder from freedom of thought, speech, or action
by something which impedes or confuses mental action; to perplex; to
discompose; to disconcert; as, laughter may embarrass an orator.
- v. t. - To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to
obstruct; as, business is embarrassed; public affairs are embarrassed.
- v. t. - 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.
- v. t. - Embarrassment.
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