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Embarrass

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(1):

(v. t.) To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to incumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands; - said of a person or his affairs; as, a man or his business is embarrassed when he can not meet his pecuniary engagements.

(2):

(v. t.) To hinder from freedom of thought, speech, or action by something which impedes or confuses mental action; to perplex; to discompose; to disconcert; as, laughter may embarrass an orator.

(3):

(v. t.) Embarrassment.

(4):

(v. t.) To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct; as, business is embarrassed; public affairs are embarrassed.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Embarrass'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​e/embarrass.html. 1828.
 
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