embroil

The word “embroil” has 2 syllables: em-broil

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈbrɔɪl/


What is synonym and antonym for embroil?

In the thesaurus, “embroil” has 12 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for embroil along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for embroil

Antonyms for embroil

Meanings of embroil

  • verb
    1. To draw into a situation; to cause to be involved.
    2. To implicate in confusion; to complicate; to jumble.

Example Sentences

  • He didn’t want to embroil himself in office politics.
  • The scandal threatened to embroil several senior officials.
  • Careless words can easily embroil you in unnecessary conflict.
  • They feared the new policy would embroil the country in a trade war.
  • She tried not to embroil her friends in her personal disputes.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to embroil, such as: broil, emancipate, embrangle, enmesh, ensnare, ensnarl, entangle.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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quarrelling

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