embarrass
Example Sentences
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On top of this, lawmakers this week voted to publish all the correspondence between Mandelson and Downing Street over his appointment as ambassador, which could produce yet more embarrassing, headline-fueling details.
It is unclear whether McSweeney was also worried that the upcoming disclosures of government documents related to Lord Mandelson might be personally embarrassing or awkward for him.
From BBC
"It would be very embarrassing if I didn't pass," he joked, adding he still planned to continue learning.
From BBC
The Justice Department’s release of its Jeffrey Epstein files has given some powerful people fresh fodder to embarrass their foes.
It comes after MPs approved a motion last week to force the release of the material, which could include potentially embarrassing private messages between the peer and ministers, officials and special advisers.
From BBC
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