embroil
to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife.
to throw into confusion; complicate.
Origin of embroil
1Other words from embroil
- em·broil·er, noun
- em·broil·ment, noun
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How to use embroil in a sentence
We have received the Sangleys in their place, with whom the profit of the traffic always embroils us.
By its diplomacy it embroils the nation in quarrels with all the world, and then the army and navy are brought into play.
Harmonies of Political Economy | Frdric BastiatWhen this man lacks moral rectitude, progress only makes bad worse, and further embroils social problems.
The Simple Life | Charles WagnerIt obtrudes itself even while the violins are preaching earthly peace, and eventually embroils them in its cry of discontent.
Franz Liszt | James HunekerJustice is without passion; but War lets loose all the worst passions, while "Chance, high arbiter, more embroils the fray."
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 1 (of 20) | Charles Sumner
British Dictionary definitions for embroil
/ (ɪmˈbrɔɪl) /
to involve (a person, oneself, etc) in trouble, conflict, or argument
to throw (affairs) into a state of confusion or disorder; complicate; entangle
Origin of embroil
1Derived forms of embroil
- embroiler, noun
- embroilment, noun
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