embroil — to involve someone or something in conflict or difficulties
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to involve someone or something in conflict or difficulties
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/
Example Sentences
- Don't embroil me in your drama with your ex-girlfriend!
- The celebrity became embroiled in a Twitter feud over pineapple on pizza.
- The company was embroiled in a legal battle for years.
embroil
VERB[/ɪmˈbrɔɪl/]
to involve someone or something in conflict or difficulties
One careless comment can embroil you in a fight that isn't even yours.
Em broils everyone in drama soup - embroiling them in conflict!
Clean hands embroil in soil and toil!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French embrouiller, meaning 'to confuse or tangle,' derived from em- (in) + brouille (broil, muddle), which comes from Old French brouil meaning 'confused' or 'tumultuous.'
Breakdown
em- (in, into) + broil (to confuse, to involve in conflict) = embroil
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📝Examples
“Don't embroil me in your drama with your ex-girlfriend!”
“The celebrity became embroiled in a Twitter feud over pineapple on pizza.”
“The company was embroiled in a legal battle for years.”
“She accidentally embroiled herself in office politics by commenting on the coffee quality.”
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