embarrass
verb (used with object)
to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash.
had embarrassed
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past perfectof embarrass.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Conceding, Reform UK's Goodwin said he thought he had "embarrassed Labour in one of their strongest seats".
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
The former prosecutor in his case, he added, told his defense team that charges were pursued because Bickett had embarrassed the police.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2021
The next day Alan awoke to angry texts telling him that he had embarrassed himself.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 22, 2020
Lewis sought to make clear that Assange was not wanted because he had embarrassed the United States but because he had broken the law and put lives at risk.
From Reuters ● Feb. 24, 2020
“Please sit down,” he finally said, certain he had embarrassed himself beyond repair.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
