As a Noun: 1. The feeling of becoming shy or guilty about something. English = embarrassment. 2. The uncomfortable feeling you have when you know that you have done something wrong or embarrassing, or when you know that someone close to you has. English = shame. 3. The act of becoming redder in the face than usual because you are ashamed or embarrassed. English = blush. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To feel shy or guilty about something. English = (be) embarrassed, (be) ashamed. 2. To make someone feel shy or ashamed about something. English = embarrass, shame. 3. To become redder in the face than usual because you are ashamed or embarrassed. English = blush.