What does "Embarrass" mean?

cause someone to feel shame

Synonym: humiliate Opposite: honor

"Embarrass" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Because he thinks we're going to embarrass him In front of his husband, which, frankly, is insulting!

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E16

Don't embarrass me, Fillmore.

Cars

I thought it would embarrass you.

Desperate Housewives S1E16

Don't worry, I won't embarrass you in front of the British.

Emily in Paris S1E8

I'm not gonna let you fucking embarrass me like that again, I swear to fucking God.

Euphoria S1E4

I know it's not the first time I've embarrassed you.

Family Guy S1E2

Joey probably thinks I’ll just embarrass him.

Friends S8E5

'CAUSE GOD KNOWS IF THE BEAT WAS OFF, YOU'D HAVE EMBARRASSED YOURSELF.

Gilmore Girls S2E10

"Embarrass" in TV shows & movies

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