embarrasses
embarrasses is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, embarrasses is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofembarrasses
- To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash
Example: "The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him."
- To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
Example: "The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill."
- To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
Example: "A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements."
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