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Definitions

embroiled

[em-broild] / ɛmˈbrɔɪld /
ADJECTIVE
involved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affected concerned entangled interested participating
STRONG
caught embarrassed enmeshed hooked incriminated occupied tangled
WEAK
eat, sleep, and breathe immersed in into knee-deep in mixed up in mixed up with taking part in up to here in up to one's neck in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disinterested unconcerned unperturbed untroubled
WEAK
blameless easy exonerated simple uncomplicated

Example Sentences

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Despite four managers and the club sitting 16th, embroiled in a Premier League relegation battle, he has been a consistent presence.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

But the massive drop of files suggested she was more embroiled in his world than we had previously thought.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The program’s fate has since remained embroiled in litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Then, somewhat oddly, both the Democratic front-runner in the primary and the ensuing Republican nominee became embroiled in scandals involving their ex-wives.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.