<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash.<ul><li>Synonyms: chagrin, discomfit, discompose</li></ul></li><li>to make difficult or intricate, as a question or problem; complicate.</li><li>to put obstacles or difficulties in the way of; impede:<ul><li>Synonyms: hinder, hamper</li></ul></li><li>to beset with financial difficulties; burden with debt:<ul><li>Example: The decline in sales embarrassed the company.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to become disconcerted, abashed, or confused.</li></ul>