Synonyms of embarrass

18 similar words

Another word for embarrass is humble. Other synonyms of embarrass are humiliate, dishonour, demean, mortify and discomfit.

Synonyms and similar words for embarrass

abase
abashTo make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt...
bring lowTo embarrass or humiliate.
confuseTo make uneasy and ashamed; to embarrass.
confound
debase
degrade
demeanTo humble; to humiliate.
depress
disconcert
discomfitTo embarrass (someone) greatly; to confuse; to perplex; to disconcert.
dishonourTo bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
humbleTo defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of.
humiliateTo cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of.
lower
mortifyTo injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate.
put to shame
shame

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.

What is another word for embarrass?: Embarrass has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as humble, humiliate, dishonour, demean, mortify, discomfit, abash and lower.
What does embarrass mean?: Embarrass means to disrupt someone's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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