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embroil
[ em-broil ]
verb (used with object)
- to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife.
- to throw into confusion; complicate.
embroil
/ ɪˈɔɪ /
verb
- to involve (a person, oneself, etc) in trouble, conflict, or argument
- to throw (affairs) into a state of confusion or disorder; complicate; entangle
Derived Forms
- ˈǾԳ, noun
- ˈǾ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·Ǿ· noun
- ·Ǿ·Գ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of embroil1
Example Sentences
The Democratic incumbent has been embroiled in a contentious legal battle over her victory in what has become the nation's last uncertified election since the end of last year.
Amid the ongoing legal fight to regain her seat, several current and former council members are embroiled in a corruption probe with the D.A.’s office over the alleged misuse of public funds.
But in December, days before the tour was to start, the band that has always seen its music as a refuge from Venezuela’s turbulent political landscape was itself embroiled in politics.
News of her revised offer will not be encouraging for other victims also embroiled in disputes over what is full and fair redress.
Josh Finan, who has starred in Baby Reindeer, The Responder and recently played Gerry Adams in Say Nothing, plays an acquaintance of Cameron who becomes unwittingly embroiled in his companion's distorted sense of reality.
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