Embroil in Meaning in English

expression

US

ɛmˈbɹɔɪɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn

em-BROYL in

UK

ɛmbɹˈɔɪl/ /ˈɪn

em-BROYL in

Definition

To become involved in a difficult situation, often one with problems, conflicts, or arguments.

Usage & Nuances

Semi-formal to formal; often used with negative or complex situations, especially conflicts, scandals, or legal trouble. Common collocations: 'embroil in controversy', 'embroil in conflict', 'embroil in scandal'. Normally used in passive or reflexive constructions ('was embroiled in'). Not interchangeable with 'involve' for neutral contexts.

• Spanish: involucrar(se) en - verse envuelto en
• Portuguese (BR): envolver-se em - meter-se em
• Portuguese (PT): envolver-se em - meter-se em
• Chinese (Simplified): 卷入
• Chinese (Traditional): 捲入
• Hindi: में उलझाना - में फँसाना
• Arabic: يتورط في - ينخرط في
• Bengali: জড়িয়ে পড়া
• Russian: ввязывать(ся) в - втягивать(ся) в
• Japanese: 巻き込まれる
• Vietnamese: bị lôi vào - vướng vào
• Korean: 휘말리다
• Turkish: karışmak - sürüklenmek
• Urdu: میں الجھانا - میں پھنسا دینا
• Indonesian: terjerat dalam - terlibat dalam

Example Sentences

She got embroiled in a heated argument at work.

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The company was embroiled in a scandal last year.

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He found himself embroiled in a family dispute.

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Reporters were quickly embroiled in the chaos at the protest.

natural

I never thought I'd get embroiled in office politics, but here I am.

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The celebrity was quickly embroiled in rumors after the interview.

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