Synonyms

embroiled

American

[em-broild] / ɛmˈbrɔɪld /

adjective

complicated; confused.

I congratulate you on your skillful diplomacy, which disentangled an embroiled situation to the satisfaction of all.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of embroil.

Other Word Forms

unembroiled adjective

Etymology

Origin of embroiled

embroil ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Eric Adams is no stranger to controversy and just days since leaving office after four tumultuous years as mayor of New York, he is now embroiled in a fresh scandal.

From MarketWatch

According to the couple’s divorce filings, the Abattis had been embroiled in a bitter feud about the amount of financial spousal support Kerri Abatti was owed following the separation.

From Los Angeles Times

Botafogo and Lyon are both embroiled in legal issues related to debts.

From Barron's

The couple was embroiled in a bitter and contentious court battle over spousal support.

From Los Angeles Times

His expulsion marked only the first of several controversies in which he would find himself embroiled, while also forging a historic career.

From Los Angeles Times

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