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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New reports and court records show the sheriff has been embroiled in controversy several times over the past decade.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
One of the nation’s premier research universities, the University of Virginia, was embroiled in a divisive struggle over diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
—David Ignatius, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2026
In somewhat of a repeat of a similar debate last year, the Lake County Board got embroiled this month in an argument over support of the RIFL Act, a piece of state legislation that would make gun manufacturers pay for firearm injuries caused by their weapons.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
And now, his poor former flame is embroiled in the whole situation.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
One of the nation’s premier research universities, the University of Virginia, was embroiled in a divisive struggle over diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
—David Ignatius, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2026
In somewhat of a repeat of a similar debate last year, the Lake County Board got embroiled this month in an argument over support of the RIFL Act, a piece of state legislation that would make gun manufacturers pay for firearm injuries caused by their weapons.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
And now, his poor former flame is embroiled in the whole situation.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroil. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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