embarrass

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment de gêne, de confusion ou de honte, généralement dans une situation sociale.

A verb used to describe the act of causing someone to feel self-conscious, awkward, or ashamed, typically in a social situation.

1. Cause self-consciousnessB1formal

   To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed in a social situation.

   mettre mal à l'aise

   • His loud comment embarrassed her in front of everyone.
   • She was embarrassed when she forgot his name.
   • The child's question embarrassed his parents.

   Synonymesabashchagrindiscomfitdisconcertflusterhumiliatemortifyshame

   Antonymescomfortreassuresoothe

2. Cause financial difficultyC1formal

   To cause someone to have financial problems or difficulties.

   Mettre dans l'embarras financier

   • The unexpected expenses embarrassed the company's finances.
   • His gambling habits embarrassed his family's wealth.
   • The failed investment embarrassed the entire fund.

   Synonymesburdenencumberhamperoverburdensaddlestraiten