Definition: To hinder from freedom of thought, speech, or action
by something which impedes or confuses mental action; to perplex; to
discompose; to disconcert; as, laughter may embarrass an orator.
Definition: To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to
obstruct; as, business is embarrassed; public affairs are embarrassed.
Definition: To involve in difficulties concerning money matters;
to incumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands; -- said
of a person or his affairs; as, a man or his business is embarrassed
when he can not meet his pecuniary engagements.
Definition: Embarrassment.
