Synonyms of embroiled

embroiled

verb

past tense of embroil

as in tangled

to place in conflict or difficulties

the town has been embroiled in controversy over the building of the huge shopping mall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tangled
• trapped
• mired
• bogged (down)
• enmeshed
• broiled
• ensnared
• entrapped
• embrangled
• entangled
• ensnarled
• snared

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• released
• freed
• liberated
• emancipated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of embroiled

By the time Shackleton returned to England, the country was embroiled in World War I, and many of his men enlisted. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Nicholson played Lori, Mare’s best friend, whose son becomes embroiled in the murder investigation. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 July 2026

Word of his death spreads along nearby Willow Road, where an immigrant Hindu enclave, embroiled in feuds amid Pathways and Cash & Carry, is shattered by the mystery at the heart of Bindu Bansinath’s debut. — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

Truax is also embroiled in a lawsuit with a Boise River Runners co-owner, who alleged in 2025 that Truax and another owner approached the company for a loan for construction activities. — Carolyn Komatsoulis updated July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026

Impacts on lawsuits The county is still embroiled in a legal dispute with the Missouri State Tax Commission over the 2023 and 2024 tax cycles. — Ilana Arougheti july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Then, while serving as Ohtani’s catcher, he was embroiled in some additional drama. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

And to be an American is to be embroiled in the great democratic experiment that has been defined by division from the beginning. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

During a visitation Friday, some attendees spoke of strained relationships with the town’s police force, which has become embroiled in recent years by accusations of over-policing. — Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 June 2026