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Meaning of the word embroil in English

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embroil

US /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/
UK /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/
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Verb

1.

involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation

Example:
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He became embroiled in a dispute between his two sisters.
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The company was embroiled in a legal battle for years.
Synonym:
involveentangleensnareimplicatedrag in
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