embarrass

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de causar em alguém uma sensação de vergonha, constrangimento ou timidez, geralmente em uma situação social.

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.

   Envergonhar

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

   Sinônimosabashchagrindiscomfitdisconcertflusterhumiliatemortifyshame

   Antônimoscomfortreassuresoothe

2. Cause financial difficultyC1formal

   To cause someone to have financial problems or difficulties.

   Causar dificuldades financeiras

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

   Sinônimosburdenencumberhamperoverburdensaddlestraiten