1
[ verb ] cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

Synonyms

abash

Used in print

(Lilian Pompian, "Tooth-Straightening Today"...)

Every orthodontist sees children who are embarrassed by their malformed teeth .

Related terms

upset confuse abashment

2
[ verb ] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Synonyms

block obstruct hinder stymie stymy blockade

Examples

"His brother blocked him at every turn"

Related terms

prevent hang check stonewall bottleneck filibuster blockage stymie obstructionist obstruction

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

IH0 M B EH1 R AH0 S

Similar Spelling

embarrassed embarrassing embark embrasure embargo

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