embarrass

imbarazzare

Far sentire qualcuno a disagio o in vergogna, soprattutto davanti ad altre persone.

In inglese semplice: To make someone feel uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in front of other people.

• Please do not embarrass me.
• Her father embarrassed her in front of her friends.
• Have you ever embarrassed yourself at work?

Come si usa: embarrass someone by doing something (He embarrassed me by reading my diary aloud.)

Sinonimi: make someone blush

Espressioni comuni: embarrass someone, embarrass yourself, embarrass a speaker

ostacolare, impedire

Rendere difficile muoversi o fare progressi.

In inglese semplice: To make movement or progress difficult.

• The dispute embarrassed progress on the bill.
• Heavy equipment embarrassed the movement of the troops.
• These restrictions embarrass trade between the two regions.

Sinonimi: hinder, impede, obstruct

Contrari: facilitate

Espressioni comuni: embarrass progress, embarrass a movement