[wainā] (v) EN: save s.o.'s face ; be considerate of s.o.'s dignity ; spare another's feelings ; spare another's reputation ; save s.o. from embarrassment ; refrain from embarrassing s.o.FR: respecter l'amour-propre
n. [ F. embarrassement. ] 1. A state of being embarrassed; perplexity; impediment to freedom of action; entanglement; hindrance; confusion or discomposure of mind, as from not knowing what to do or to say; disconcertedness. [ 1913 Webster ]
The embarrassment which inexperienced minds have often to express themselves upon paper. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]
The embarrassments tom commerce growing out of the late regulations. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Difficulty or perplexity arising from the want of money to pay debts. [ 1913 Webster ]