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Embroil meaning
To bring (something) into a state of confusion or uproar; to complicate, to confuse, to jumble. | To cause (someone) to be drawn into or involved in a difficult situation or state of contention.
Example sentences (9)
If allies believe that Washington will ride to the rescue no matter what they do, they will be more inclined to take risks that could embroil the United States in an unnecessary conflict.
It was a heinous tragedy, though not one that looked likely to embroil any of Miles’ teammates or the athletic leadership at Alabama.
The deal sparked student protests amid concern it could embroil PNG in strategic competition between the U.S. and China.
How can he not know about President Roosevelt’s interventionist machinations to embroil the United States in World War II?
Imperialists of both yester-years and today are happiest when they can embroil a restive or unruly colony in disorder and violent chaos, as is now being revealed in Bangladesh.
Just as Wanda used her magical power to make the Hex and embroil Westview in her idyllic world, Billy used his own abilities to physically create The Witches' Road using elements scattered throughout his childhood bedroom.
Valkyrae's scathing remarks about Jason Momoa serve to further embroil in controversy following its official reveal.
But what you really need to know about Pundi X Phone is that it uses the buzzword tech to keep your phone secure, to encrypt texts and phone calls not embroil you in some cryptocurrency scheme.
And when faced with investigations that embroil their close associates, past presidents haven’t hesitated to use the pardon power as to special prosecutors like Mueller.