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