embarrasses

noun

A river in Minnesota, a tributary of the Saint Louis River.

A river in Wisconsin, a tributary of the Wolf River.

A river or settlement in the United States:

A township and unincorporated community therein, in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

A township in Edgar County, Illinois.

A village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, located on the above river.

verb

(transitive) to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to abash.

(transitive, formal) To perplex mentally; confuse, disconcert; catch off guard.

(transitive) To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.

(transitive) To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.

Roots

barrabarr- · Latin · bar, barrier

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