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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And the mayor is embroiled in a power struggle over leadership of the Chicago Housing Authority, where board members openly revolted against him by installing a CEO of their choosing, Keith Pettigrew, in a process Johnson says violated state law.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite being embroiled in a relegation battle to stay in the Premier League, Forest remain on course for continental glory — although a last-eight tie against Porto presents a significant challenge to Vitor Pereira and his players.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The two chambers have been embroiled in a long stalemate over property tax cuts and have failed to pass any new comprehensive budget since 2023.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
And the mayor is embroiled in a power struggle over leadership of the Chicago Housing Authority, where board members openly revolted against him by installing a CEO of their choosing, Keith Pettigrew, in a process Johnson says violated state law.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroil. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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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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