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
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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Disney, for example, became embroiled in a national firestorm over its decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show following criticism from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr.
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
However, September 2024 was much different from September 2025, which will be remembered as a time when Disney was embroiled in boycotts from streaming subscribers, broadcast viewers, free speech activists, celebrities, liberals, and conservatives.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
Too, Berlin arts organizations are embroiled in controversy over their treatment of pro-Palestinian artists and artworks.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Sep. 2025
Regions of Africa and Southern Asia are embroiled in deadly and underreported skirmishes, and areas of Mexico and Haiti are torn by gang violence akin to civil war.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
However, September 2024 was much different from September 2025, which will be remembered as a time when Disney was embroiled in boycotts from streaming subscribers, broadcast viewers, free speech activists, celebrities, liberals, and conservatives.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
Too, Berlin arts organizations are embroiled in controversy over their treatment of pro-Palestinian artists and artworks.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Sep. 2025
Regions of Africa and Southern Asia are embroiled in deadly and underreported skirmishes, and areas of Mexico and Haiti are torn by gang violence akin to civil war.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroil. Accessed 30 Sep. 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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