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Mia felt embarrass before the class game started.
What does Embarrass mean?
to make someone feel awkward or shy.
Dictionary definition
To make someone feel awkward, shy, or uncomfortable.
Example sentences
Embarrass in a sentence
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The story character seemed embarrass after the surprise news.
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Writers use words like embarrass to show mood and character changes clearly.
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Practice 1
What does embarrass mean?
EMBARRASS means to make someone feel awkward or shy.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to embarrass?
Humiliate is close in meaning to embarrass in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of embarrass?
Comfort contrasts with embarrass in this dictionary entry.
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Embarrass
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em · bar · uhs · strongest beat: bar
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WordEmbarrass.
Partverb.
MeaningEmbarrass means to make someone feel awkward or shy.
ExampleExample: Mia felt embarrass before the class game started.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- em · bar · uhs
- Strongest beat
- bar
- Ending
- uhs
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bar.
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Hint for students
to make someone feel awkward or shy.
Common mix-up
Embarrass is not the same as comfort. Embarrass means to make someone feel awkward or shy.
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Read this model sentence: The story character seemed embarrass after the surprise news. Clue words: story, character, seemed. Underline clue words that show why embarrass fits instead of comfort. Now write one new sentence that shows embarrass without using the word embarrass. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show embarrass?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The story character seemed embarrass after the surprise news." Why does embarrass fit better than comfort?
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