EMBROIL Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

embroil

verb

im-ˈbrȯi(-ə)l

Definition of embroil

as in to tangle

to place in conflict or difficulties the town has been embroiled in controversy over the building of the huge shopping mall

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Recent Examples of embroil Greece and Turkey, both NATO members, have been embroiled for decades in disputes over maritime boundaries in the Aegean Sea and eastern Mediterranean, as well as the divided island of Cyprus. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The five seats up for grabs on the Fulton Commission include the northern District 1 spot, where incumbent Republican Bridget Thorne is embroiled in a rematch with Democrat Maggie Goldman. — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Summer Walker, long unhappy with her record deal, has become embroiled in a series of legal disputes with her labels, LVRN and Interscope. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026 Typically, when embroiled in these sorts of escalating back-and-forths, Larry’s go-to move was the quit-and-storm-off. — Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroil

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The costly dispute instead stretched for almost a decade, becoming tangled up with the War of the Austrian Succession.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
Turtlenecks also often tangle my hair into unforgiving knots because of their super-high necklines.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of tangle

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There are also some poke bowls and hot entrées like teriyaki broiled eel over rice on the menu.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
The tender pink flesh of salmon can be grilled, seared, baked, pan-fried, and broiled to make plenty of delicious salmon recipes, but for some, cooking fish at home can be daunting.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

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My sister was enmeshed for seventeen years in a cycle, one in which denial plays a huge role.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Revenue was only around $8 billion at the time, and the league was enmeshed in controversy, from Spygate to concussion hearings to a pending lockout.

— Will Leitch, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026

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