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embarrass to cause someone to feel shame, embarrassment, or discomfort. ■ "I accidentally burped loudly during the national anthem, and it really embarrassed me."
confidential Information that should not be shared with anyone, especially if it could embarrass the person who possesses it. ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt at work today, but don't worry - I kept it confidential!
mention An act of bringing up something in conversation, often by speaking about it or writing about it. ■ "I don't want to mention my ex-girlfriend because she has a hearing impairment and I don't want to embarrass her."
Ulcer An open sore on the stomach lining caused by excessive acidity. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't go out with you tonight. I have an ulcer, and I don't want to embarrass myself in public."
Nam A humorous term used to refer to a person's name, often with the intention of making them laugh or embarrass themselves. ■ "Hey Nam, did you hear about the time you fell off your bike and broke your arm? It's a wonder you haven't broken anything else yet!
Prank A humorous or mischievous act intended to deceive, annoy, or embarrass someone. ■ "I decided to pull a prank on my roommate by hiding all of his clothes in the dryer. When he came home looking for them, he was so angry! But I couldn't help but laugh at the expression on his face."
swab A long, thin stick used for cleaning and scrubbing surfaces, as well as for wiping out food scraps from a dish. ■ After finishing dinner, John swabbed his plate clean with a paper towel instead of using a dishwasher. He forgot he was at a fancy restaurant and didn't want to embarrass himself by asking for extra napkins.