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

“During my lifetime, reformers sought to embarrass CEOs by requiring the disclosure of the compensation of the boss compared to what was being paid to the average employee,” Buffett wrote.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

I’m glad Richard warned me before I said something to embarrass her.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone