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embroil
(/E/m'br//Oi//l )

noun (n)

  • See Embroilment.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action(verb.stative)
    Synonym:
    drag, drag in, sweep, sweep up, tangle
    source: wordnet30
  • To throw into confusion or commotion by contention or discord; to entangle in a broil or quarrel; to make confused; to distract; to involve in difficulties by dissension or strife.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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