Embarrass

Synonyms of embarrass

• humiliate
• shame
• mortify

Antonyms of embarrass

• praise
• applaud
• commend

Collocations of embarrass

embarrassing mistake

Frequency: 80 %

Making an embarrassing mistake during the presentation was mortifying.

embarrassing moment

Frequency: 75 %

The embarrassing moment when he tripped in front of everyone still haunts him.

embarrassing situation

Frequency: 70 %

He tried to laugh off the embarrassing situation, but everyone could see he was embarrassed.

embarrassing comment

Frequency: 65 %

She regretted making that embarrassing comment during the meeting.

Idiomatic Expressions for embarrass

• Phrase: to put someone on the spot
  Meaning: to embarrass someone by forcing them to answer a difficult question or make a decision
  Usage: The interviewer put him on the spot by asking about his previous job termination.