embarrass
verbUK /ɪmˈbær.əs/
US /ɪmˈber.əs/
To make someone feel shy or silly in front of other people.
He didn't mean to embarrass his sister by singing loudly at the party.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To cause someone to feel self-conscious or uncomfortable.
The loud silence in the room began to embarrass everyone.
3. To make a situation or problem more difficult or complicated.
Adding more rules may embarrass the process instead of helping it.
4. To hinder or impede someone's actions or progress.
Lack of money can embarrass a young company's growth.