embarrasser

Definitions of embarrasser
  1. verb
    cause to lose one's composure
    synonyms: déconcerter
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    déconcerter
    disturb the composure of
    gêner
    cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
    angoisser
    cause emotional anguish or make miserable
    affliger, attrister
    cause great unhappiness for; distress
    embrouiller, troubler
    cause to feel embarrassment
    agoniser, se ronger les sangs
    cause to agonize
    mettre à l'épreuve, tester
    test the limits of
    mettre à l'épreuve, éprouver
    give pain or trouble to
    torturer, tourmenter
    torment emotionally or mentally
    type of:
    aviver, provoquer, soulever, éveiller
    call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  2. verb
    cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
    synonyms: gêner
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    embrouiller, troubler
    cause to feel embarrassment
    déconcerter, rendre nerveux
    cause to be nervous or upset
    distraire, divertir
    draw someone's attention away from something
    type of:
    déconcerter
    cause to lose one's composure
  3. verb
    entrap
    synonyms: empêtrer
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    type of:
    entraîner, se trouver mêlé
    engage as a participant
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