embroil
verb
em·broil
im-ˈbrȯi(-ə)l 
embroiled; embroiling; embroils
1
: to throw into disorder or confusion
2
: to involve in conflict or difficulties
embroiled in controversy
Synonyms of embroil
Examples of embroil in a Sentence
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.
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In 1835, the consistory of the Church of the Prussian Union opened an official investigation into Ebel that embroiled Königsberg in recrimination and rumor.
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Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
In 1835, the consistory of the Church of the Prussian Union opened an official investigation into Ebel that embroiled Königsberg in recrimination and rumor.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The former prince has been embroiled in controversy for years surrounding his association with Epstein.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
The two groups are also embroiled in a struggle in the state of Chiapas, on the border with Guatemala, over control of migrant smuggling, according to InSightCrime.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for embroil
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embroil
verb
em·broil
im-ˈbrȯi(ə)l
1
: to throw into disorder or confusion
2
: to involve in conflict or difficulties
embroiled in a lawsuit
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