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

Some believe that amending the bill to include Iran, which has been embroiled in a war with the United States since February, could add a stumbling block to the bill’s path forward to a vote in the House of Representatives. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

In his lengthy response, Arnault also addresses the article’s claim that his family is embroiled in bitter succession disputes. — Devorah Lauter For Artnews, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

Listeners can hear the March 2024 interview that took place hours before Ohtani became embroiled in a potential scandal that resulted in the firing of his longtime interpreter. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Naughty centers on Mallory (Aniston), who is embroiled in a custody battle with her ex over her son. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026

The shooting came as the estranged couple was embroiled in a contentious custody dispute over their daughter. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

By contrast, significant upticks in routine vaccination coverage in Sudan, a country embroiled in a brutal civil conflict, show that access to lifesaving services for children can improve even in a difficult operating environment. — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Outside of the selection, the festival’s parent body, the Venice Biennale, is embroiled in its own culture war with the European Union over its move to invite Russia to its Art Biennale earlier this year. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Confirmation of the couple’s relationship comes as Mortensen remains embroiled in a legal battle with Taylor relating to the custody of the pair’s child together, Ever, 2. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026