embarrass

Example Sentences

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Of course, characters will be put into embarrassing positions, or embarrass themselves, embarrassment being the root of all comedy, or near enough.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

They were blown away by Ireland at Twickenham as the men in green ran in five tries to embarrass Steve Borthwick's side 42-21.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

But he likely worries, for good reason, they won’t continue to embarrass themselves by denying every round of Epstein stories being released about him.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025

Amy and I have never shied from telling our kids we love them—early, often and frequently in ways that embarrass them in front of their peers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

“Don’t be embarrass you attach to your mother,” Jiichan said, chuckling.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata