[ɛmˈbarəs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
(e.g: she wouldn't embarrass either of them by making a scene)

- hamper or impede (a person or action)
(e.g: the state of the rivers will embarrass the enemy)


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Origin:
late 16th century (in embarrass): from French embarrasser, from Spanish embarazar, probably from Portuguese embaraçar (from baraço ‘halter’, apparently originally with reference to animals being restrained by a cord or leash)