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.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing