embarrass

Verb
  1. Cause to be embarrassed;
    Cause to feel self-conscious (synset 201796126)
    is a type of: discomfit, discompose, disconcert, untune, upset - cause to lose one's composure
    subtypes: confuse, disconcert, flurry, put off - cause to feel embarrassment
    same as: abash
  2. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of (synset 202563025)
    "His brother blocked him at every turn"
    is a type of: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent - keep from happening or arising; make impossible
    subtypes:
    • stonewall - obstruct or hinder any discussion
    • filibuster - obstruct deliberately by delaying
    • check - block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
    • hang - prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
    • bottleneck - slow down or impede by creating an obstruction
    same as: block, blockade, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy

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