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as in confuses
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
the modest young soldiers were embarrassed by the public praise for their heroism
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as in impedes
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a lot of this paperwork is unnecessary and just embarrasses the organization
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as in complicates
to make complex or difficult
claims that the new government regulations will needlessly embarrass the operations of small businesses in the state
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Recent Examples of embarrasses
Graft inquiry embarrasses Zelensky Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said in a Telegram announcement that the investigation into Yermak is ongoing.
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Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?
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Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
But the stunt goes south as Wooley turns out to be an unabashed bigot who embarrasses the show and gets scolded by the host.
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Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Their team might need the firmer assessment that challenges pride and even embarrasses, then the next year's group might need a lighter touch.
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ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
There, the father of the bride gets too drunk and embarrasses himself.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?
—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
But the stunt goes south as Wooley turns out to be an unabashed bigot who embarrasses the show and gets scolded by the host.
—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Their team might need the firmer assessment that challenges pride and even embarrasses, then the next year's group might need a lighter touch.
—
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
There, the father of the bride gets too drunk and embarrasses himself.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrasses
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But nobody confuses Harvard Extension School classes with the real thing.
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If a neighbor or sibling confuses the thread, summarize and invite a decision.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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When wealth impedes authenticity, the consequences can extend well into economic, cultural, and civic spheres.
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Critics counter that ranked choice helps candidates game the system, complicates the process, disenfranchises voters such as older adults and communities of color, and takes longer to count, which could fuel conspiracy theories.
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The instinctive Moon settles into your 4th House of Home, while rule-making Saturn in your 11th House of Friends sets structure, creating a quincunx that complicates plans and messages.
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Nothing flusters her except dogs barking, and as the story unfolds the reason is easily surmised.
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This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development.
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Our systems are overly complex, spanning hundreds of dependencies, which hinders our ability to move fast.
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But the unknown in that equation is what perplexes the Mavericks and has the team stuck for now.
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Oh, and more often than not, nobody bothers to check whether the change intervention actually worked, or whether leaders improve their performance after all!
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The government no longer even bothers to disguise itself as a democracy.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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“Embarrasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrasses. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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