EMBARRASS
/ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of EMBARRASS
To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash
"The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him."
To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
"The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill."
To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
"A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements."
Examples of EMBARRASS in a Sentence
- "The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him."
- "The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill."
- "A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements."
Word Details
Is EMBARRASS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EMBARRASS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EMBARRASS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EMBARRASS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | m | b | a | r | r | a | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMBARRASS
100 words from the letters in EMBARRASS
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How to Use EMBARRASS in Word Games
EMBARRASS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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