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embaraçou

[ẽ.ba.ra.ˈsoʊ]
verb
embarrassed, hindered, entangled
1. Third person singular preterite of 'embaraçar' - to embarrass or make someone feel awkward
His comment embarrassed her in front of everyone.
O comentário dele a embaraçou na frente de todos.
2. To hinder, obstruct, or impede
The fallen tree embarrassed the path.
A árvore caída embaraçou o caminho.
3. To entangle or complicate
The situation became embarrassed with lies.
A situação embaraçou-se com mentiras.
Synonyms
constrangeuenvergonhouobstruiuimpediudificultouenredou
Antonyms
facilitoudesembaraçoulibertouorgulhou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
embaraçou
Standard usage in both meanings: to embarrass and to hinder
Portugal
embaraçou
Standard usage, though 'constrangeu' more common for embarrassment

Related Idioms & Phrases

deixar alguém embaraçado - to leave someone embarrassed
embaraço de riqueza - embarrassment of riches (too many choices)
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