Past tense of embarrass
regular verb
The past tense of embarrass is embarrassed. The past participle is also embarrassed.
Forms of embarrass
| Base form (V1) | embarrass /ɪmˈbæɹəs/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ |
| Past participle (V3) | embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ |
| Present participle | embarrassing /ɪmˈbæɹ.ə.sɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | embarrasses |
Embarrassed in a sentence
- The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.
- The claim is vexatious in that the Defendant, if identifiable, is left both embarrassed and unable to defend itself.2004 October 15, Judith A. Snider, “kisikawpemootewin v. Canada, 2004 FC 1426”, in CanLII, retrieved 07 Nov 2020
- He's been gunning for you ever since you embarrassed him at the party.From the entry gun
- She made a devious innuendo about her opponent, who was embarrassed.From the entry innuendo
- Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places.From the entry tantrum
Meaning of embarrass
- verb To disrupt someone's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely.
- verb To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
- verb To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
Questions about the past tense of embarrass
- What is the past tense of embarrass?
- The past tense of embarrass is embarrassed.
- What is the past participle of embarrass?
- The past participle of embarrass is embarrassed.
- Is embarrass a regular or irregular verb?
- Embarrass is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
Source and license
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