Embroil
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Embroil [em-broil]

VERB

VERB

  • Involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

  • To complicate.

Example

“Mr, Kapoor became embroiled in a dispute with his neighbour.”

“My sister embroiled herself in a lawsuit.”

Synonyms

Enmesh, Encumber, Involve, Entangle, Ensnare, Enmesh, Catch up

Antonyms

Exclude, Order, Calm, Untwist, Enlighten