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

After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are embroiled in conflict. — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Google became embroiled in a prior controversy in February 2024 after its Gemini text-to-image tool produced portrayals of racially diverse German WW2 soldiers. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026

Set in the aftermath of an unidentified conflict, the film follows Nina as she’s embroiled in a yearslong plot of subtle retaliation for her family’s horrific murder. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026

Despite a new sense of optimism, the United States was embroiled in conflicts in both Iraq and Afghanistan. — David Harris, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, the trustees of Notre Dame College of Ohio are embroiled in a lawsuit, and a federal judge has appointed a receiver to liquidate remaining assets. — Laura MacDonald, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The Atlanta Falcons edge rusher has been embroiled in a domestic dispute and was arrested in February. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

And Meta has been embroiled in controversy over concerns about its AI smart glasses being used to record others without their consent. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

In the decade since their divorce, the former couple have been embroiled in a series of legal battles that have pulled back the curtain on their allegedly tumultuous family life. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026