What does "Embarrass" mean?

cause someone to feel shame

Synonym: shame, humiliate Opposite: proud, 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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