Main Entry:

em·broil

Pronunciation:

\im-ˈbrȯi(-ə)l\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

French embrouiller, from Middle French, from en- + brouiller to jumble, from Old French brooilier, from Vulgar Latin *brodiculare — more at broil

Date:

1603

1 : to throw into disorder or confusion 2 : to involve in conflict or difficulties <a program embroiled in controversy>

— em·broil·ment \-mənt\ noun