embroil
to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife.
to throw into confusion; complicate.
Origin of embroil
1Other words from embroil
- em·broil·er, noun
- em·broil·ment, noun
Words Nearby embroil
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How to use embroil in a sentence
This would embroil him with his neighbors, and make central Europe secure while France was fighting Spain.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneWould it make her heart lighter to have you embroil yourself for her sake?
The Diamond Coterie | Lawrence L. LynchI acknowledge that Heaven has not given me your talent, and that I have not the brains like you to embroil myself with justice.
The Impostures of Scapin | (Poquelin) MoliereTherefore the slave-owners who had gained possession of your Government hated her, insulted her, tried to embroil you with her.
It is not my business to embroil matters between the two countries; quite otherwise.
British Dictionary definitions for embroil
/ (ɪmˈbrɔɪl) /
to involve (a person, oneself, etc) in trouble, conflict, or argument
to throw (affairs) into a state of confusion or disorder; complicate; entangle
Origin of embroil
1Derived forms of embroil
- embroiler, noun
- embroilment, noun
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