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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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
As the scandal embroiled Patel for much of November, Wilkins had a record month of nearly 63,000 streams overall.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
After Vigen and cornerback Takhari Carr followed Davis across the field, the athlete appeared to shove Carr away before becoming embroiled in a heated exchange with Vigen.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
In the meantime, Europe became embroiled in a series of religious wars.
—Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for embroil
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroil. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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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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