embarrass
/ɪmˈbæɹ.əs/verb
Elementary
1
to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to abash.
2
To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
3
To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
4
To perplex mentally; confuse, disconcert; catch off guard.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing