Embarrass
proper nouncommon in dialogue
A river or settlement in the United States: A river in Minnesota, a tributary of the Saint Louis River.
proper noun
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A river or settlement in the United States: A river in Minnesota, a tributary of the Saint Louis River.
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A river or settlement in the United States: A river in Wisconsin, a tributary of the Wolf River.
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A river or settlement in the United States: A township in Edgar County, Illinois.
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A river or settlement in the United States: A township and unincorporated community therein, in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
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A river or settlement in the United States: A village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, located on the above river.
Etymology
Apparently from French embarrasser (“block, impede, obstruct”). The name was probably applied to the rivers first.
Embarrass · A river or settlement in the United States: A river in Minnesota, a tributary of the Saint Louis River.
embarrassed · Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.embarrassing · The action of the verb to embarrass; embarrassment.embarrassment · A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or…