Synonyms

embroiled

American

[em-broild] / ɛmˈbrɔɪld /

adjective

complicated; confused.

I congratulate you on your skillful diplomacy, which disentangled an embroiled situation to the satisfaction of all.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of embroil.

Other Word Forms

unembroiled adjective

Etymology

Origin of embroiled

embroil ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Telluride, Colo., is embroiled in a “ski-gate” scandal involving an alleged attempted coup to force resort owner Chuck Horning to sell.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rama's own deputy is also embroiled in a corruption scandal.

From Barron's

Its rise in sales comes as the company, alongside rivals like Nestle, remains embroiled in a series of infant formula recalls that have triggered 60 countries to issue warnings or pull labels off the shelf.

From The Wall Street Journal

She was unpopular from the get-go and soon embroiled in corruption allegations including accusations that she received Rolex watches and jewelry as bribes.

From Barron's

But more damaging for Steenhuisen was the financial scandal that he became embroiled in - possibly the first time that this has happened to a DA leader.

From BBC

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