Block and Embarrass

Block

Block verb - Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
Usage example: His brother blocked him at every turn

Embarrass is a synonym for block. In some cases you can use "Embarrass" instead a verb "Block".

Embarrass

Embarrass verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: a lot of this paperwork is unnecessary and just embarrasses the organization

Block is a synonym for embarrass. Sometimes you can use "Block" instead a verb "Embarrass".

Common collocations

people block people embarrass people
someone block someone embarrass someone
way block way embarrass way
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Embarrass and Block. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/block/embarrass
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