afflict |
embarrass |
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Afflict is a related term of embarrass.
In lang=en terms the difference between afflict and embarrass
is that
afflict is to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress while
embarrass is to involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
As verbs the difference between afflict and embarrass
is that
afflict is to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress while
embarrass is to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash.
surround |
embarrass |
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Surround is a related term of embarrass.
As verbs the difference between surround and embarrass
is that
surround is (
label) to encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions while
embarrass is to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash.
As a noun surround
is (british) anything, such as a fence or border, that surrounds something.
rattle |
embarrass |
In lang=en terms the difference between rattle and embarrass
is that
rattle is to make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking while
embarrass is to involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
As verbs the difference between rattle and embarrass
is that
rattle is (ergative) to create a rattling sound by shaking or striking while
embarrass is to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash.
As a noun rattle
is (onomatopoeia) a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another.
cynical |
embarrass |
As an adjective cynical
is of or relating to the cynics, a sect of ancient greek philosophers who believed virtue to be the only good and self-control to be the only means of achieving virtue.
As a verb embarrass is
to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash.
hinder |
embarrass |
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Hinder is a related term of embarrass.
In lang=en terms the difference between hinder and embarrass
is that
hinder is to keep back; to delay or impede; to prevent while
embarrass is to involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
As verbs the difference between hinder and embarrass
is that
hinder is to make difficult to accomplish; to frustrate, act as obstacle while
embarrass is to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash.
As an adjective hinder
is of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.
As a noun hinder
is (slang|euphemistic) the buttocks.
thwart |
embarrass |
Related terms |
Thwart is a related term of embarrass.
In lang=en terms the difference between thwart and embarrass
is that
thwart is to prevent; to halt; to cause to fail; to foil; to frustrate while
embarrass is to involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
As verbs the difference between thwart and embarrass
is that
thwart is to prevent; to halt; to cause to fail; to foil; to frustrate while
embarrass is to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash.
As a noun thwart
is (nautical) a brace, perpendicular to the keel, that helps maintain the beam (breadth) of a marine vessel against external water pressure and that may serve to support the rail.
As an adjective thwart
is situated or placed across something else; transverse; oblique.
As an adverb thwart
is obliquely; transversely; athwart.
embarrass |
check |
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Embarrass is a related term of check.
As verbs the difference between embarrass and check
is that
embarrass is to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash while
check is to inspect; to examine.
As a noun check is
(chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or
check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
inclose |
embarrass |
Related terms |
Inclose is a related term of embarrass.
As verbs the difference between inclose and embarrass
is that
inclose is while
embarrass is to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash.
torment |
embarrass |
Related terms |
Torment is a related term of embarrass.
In lang=en terms the difference between torment and embarrass
is that
torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than
to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while
embarrass is to involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
As verbs the difference between torment and embarrass
is that
torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than
to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while
embarrass is to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash.
As a noun torment
is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.
embarrass |
tease |
Related terms |
Embarrass is a related term of tease.
As verbs the difference between embarrass and tease
is that
embarrass is to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash while
tease is to separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
As a noun tease is
one who teases.
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