1. to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Usage: third person singular present tense of ’embarrass’
2. to cause difficulties or problems for someone or something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ’embarrass’

Examples

• She embarrasses easily when speaking in public.
• His loud behavior embarrasses his family at restaurants.
• The scandal embarrasses the entire organization.
• It embarrasses me when my phone rings during meetings.
• The financial crisis embarrasses the government’s economic policies.
• Her success embarrasses those who doubted her abilities.