embroil
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transitive verb \im-ˈbrȯi(-ə)l\Definition of EMBROIL
1
: to throw into disorder or confusion
2
: to involve in conflict or difficulties <a program embroiled in controversy>
— em·broil·ment \-mənt\ noun
Examples of EMBROIL
- His stand on this issue has embroiled him in controversy.
- The new drug has been embroiled in controversy.
- They were embroiled in a complicated lawsuit.
Origin of EMBROIL
French embrouiller, from Middle French, from en- + brouiller to jumble, from Old French brooilier, from Vulgar Latin *brodiculare — more at broil
First Known Use: 1603
Related to EMBROIL
- Synonyms
- bog (down), broil, embrangle, mire
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