1. (

• embarrass ,
• abash

) cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious ;

2. (

• obstruct ,
• blockade ,
• block ,
• hinder ,
• stymie ,
• stymy ,
• embarrass

) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn" ;

1. (

• abashed ,
• chagrined ,
• embarrassed

) feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed; "felt abashed at the extravagant praise"; "chagrined at the poor sales of his book"; "was embarrassed by her child's tantrums" ;

2. (

• embarrassed ,
• humiliated ,
• mortified

) made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride; "too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street"; "humiliated that his wife had to go out to work"; "felt mortified by the comparison with her sister" ;