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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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
The scandal has embroiled dozens of high-ranking lawmakers and officials who allegedly received kickbacks to award contracts.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the corporation is embroiled in a multimillion dollar lawsuit with the ARC Burger franchisee.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
He’s currently embroiled in a lawsuit against former business associate Armen Boladian and his assorted music companies to regain ownership of his music and copyrights.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroil. Accessed 31 Dec. 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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