Top synonyms for “embarrass”: abash, block, blockade, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy.
Definitions
- (verb)cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
- (verb)hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of“His brother blocked him at every turn”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "embarrass"?
Common synonyms for "embarrass" include abash, block, blockade, hinder, obstruct, stymie. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "embarrass" mean?
cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
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