Embarrass
/ɪˈmbɛrəs/
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Definition
(verb) to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to abash.
Sentence Examples
But showing off the presents could embarrass the guests who did not bring one.
Tom didn't want to embarrass Mary.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I did not want to ____ him by mentioning his small mistake.