EMBARRASS
9 letters
13 Scrabble points
/ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs/
Definition of EMBARRASS
verb
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To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash
"The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him."
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To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
"The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill."
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To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
"A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements."
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
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M
B
A
R
R
A
S
S
Length
9 letters
Scrabble Score
13 points