embroil
Americanverb (used with object)
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to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife.
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to throw into confusion; complicate.
verb
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to involve (a person, oneself, etc) in trouble, conflict, or argument
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to throw (affairs) into a state of confusion or disorder; complicate; entangle
Other Word Forms
- embroiler noun
- embroilment noun
Etymology
Origin of embroil
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Middle French embrouiller, equivalent to em- em- 1 + brouiller “to quarrel”; broil 2
Example Sentences
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But it is far from the first time Kim herself has been embroiled in controversy.
From BBC
Reports had been circulating for days that the agency embroiled in an often brutal immigration crackdown in the United States could be involved in US security measures for the February 6-22 Games in northern Italy.
From Barron's
The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in particular found itself embroiled in a couple of them.
From BBC
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
The loss ended in suitably ugly fashion for Tottenham as their frustrated players became embroiled in a clash with Villa after the final whistle as boos cascaded from the stands.
From Barron's
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