embarrass
verb (used with object)
to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash.
am embarrassing
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present progressiveof embarrass (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Olivia: Madam, I see that I am embarrassing you— Laura: Olivia, I ask your pardon.
From The Lucky Man by Frank J. Morlock
