Noun

(en noun)

The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.

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A time interval during which there is a cessation of something.

Noun

(en noun)

A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.

A state of confusion arising from hesitation or difficulty in choosing.

A person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another.

''Kevin, you are an embarrassment to this family.

''Losing this highly publicized case was an embarrassment to the firm.

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(medical) Impairment of function due to disease: respiratory embarrassment .