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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
/ ɪmˈbrɔɪl /
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
- emˈbroilment, noun
- emˈbroiler, noun
Other Words From
- em·broil·er noun
- em·broil·ment noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of embroil1
Example Sentences
At the same time, Felix was embroiled in a contract dispute with Nike, her primary sponsor for over a decade, over a clause that would tie performance protections for athletes to pregnancy.
Formally Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure, the $10 billion contract was awarded to Microsoft in 2019, immediately embroiled in lawsuits, and finally cancelled on July 6.
As the spring dragged on, the district grew further embroiled in a war that went beyond group texts and Facebook comments.
For every enlightening scene of Williams as a child prodigy or embroiled in controversy, there is one that veers wide of the target.
The University of Oxford has also found itself embroiled in scandal.
This would embroil him with his neighbors, and make central Europe secure while France was fighting Spain.
Would it make her heart lighter to have you embroil yourself for her sake?
I acknowledge that Heaven has not given me your talent, and that I have not the brains like you to embroil myself with justice.
Therefore the slave-owners who had gained possession of your Government hated her, insulted her, tried to embroil you with her.
It is not my business to embroil matters between the two countries; quite otherwise.
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