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Definition embroil in American English

embroil verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪmˈbrɔɪl/
1

to involve someone in a difficult situation

Example

Such a move would embroil the American military in an extended and unwinnable conflict.

Example

The scandal has now embroiled the police.

Synonyms and related words
let down hold back embarrass
Definition embroil in American English