76 entries under embarrass topic. ×

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defame(verb, slight, criticize, lower, shame)
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defile(verb, shame, stain, discredit, dishonor)
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deflate(verb, upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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denigrate(verb, reduce, crush, slight, criticize)
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deny(verb, upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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depress(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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disappoint(verb, crush, annoy, subdue, disgrace)
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discipline(verb, crush, annoy, subdue, reprimand)
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discomfit(verb, upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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discountenance(verb, crush, slight, criticize, lower)
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dishonor(verb, reduce, destroy, crush, damage)
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displease(verb, crush, annoy, subdue, disgrace)
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give a black eye(verb, expression, idiom, shame, stain)
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harass(verb, crush, annoy, subdue, disgrace)
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make a fool of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, crush)
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make ashamed(verb, expression, crush, confuse, shame)
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play down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, crush, confuse)
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put out of countenance(verb, expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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put to shame(verb, expression, idiom, upset, crush)
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reproach(verb, criticize, shame, condemn, blame)
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