Embarrass and Mortify

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Embarrass

Embarrass verb - To throw into a state of self-conscious distress.
Usage example: the young soldier was embarrassed by the public praise for his heroism
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Mortify is a synonym for embarrass in action topic. In some cases you can use "Mortify" instead a verb "Embarrass", when it comes to topics like shame, pain, cause mental discomfort. popular alternative
Nearby Words: embarrassment, embarrassing, embarrassingly

Mortify

Mortify verb - To throw into a state of self-conscious distress.
Usage example: was mortified by her children's atrocious manners
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Embarrass is a synonym for mortify in action topic. You can use "Embarrass" instead a verb "Mortify", if it concerns topics such as pain, humiliate. popular alternative
Nearby Words: mortification, mortified, mortifying

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mother embarrass mother mortify mother
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