embarrass /ɪmˈbæɹəs/ verb4 •to make someone lose their calm and feel ashamed in front of other peopleThe crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him. •(formal) To perplex mentally; confuse, disconcert; catch off guard. •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. •To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill. formsembarrassed · embarrassing · embarrasses