embroilment in English
- embroilment⇄embroilment, noun.
1. the act or process of embroiling.
2. the state of being embroiled.
embroilment in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
embroilment in Telugu తెలుగు
embroilment in Urdu اُردُو
Embroilment
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈbrɔɪl.mənt/ or /ɛmˈbrɔɪl.mənt/
Definitions
- The act of becoming involved in a conflict or difficult situation.
- A state of entanglement or complicated involvement.
- A dispute or chaotic situation involving multiple parties.
Usage Examples
- The country's embroilment in the war led to years of unrest.
- Her embroilment in office politics cost her the promotion.
- The legal embroilment dragged on for several years.
Etymology
Derived from "embroil," which comes from the French "embrouiller," meaning "to tangle or confuse," from "en-" (in) + "brouiller" (to mix or disorder).
Synonyms
- Entanglement
- Dispute
- Conflict
- Complication
- Predicament
Antonyms
- Resolution
- Clarity
- Peace
- Disentanglement
- Harmony
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Enredo | /enˈreðo/ |
| French | Imbroglio | /ɛ̃.bʁɔ.ɡljo/ |
| German | Verwicklung | /fɛɐ̯ˈvɪklʊŋ/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 纠纷 | /jiū fēn/ |
| Hindi | उलझाव | /ulʒʰāv/ |
| Japanese | 混乱 | /konran/ |
| Russian | втягивание | /ftʲæˈɡʲɪvənʲɪje/ |
| Portuguese | Envolvimento | /ẽ.vol.viˈmen.to/ |
| Arabic | تورط | /ta.war.raṭ/ |
| Italian | Coinvolgimento | /ko.in.vol.dʒiˈmen.to/ |
| Bengali | জটিলতা | /joṭilo tā/ |
| Telugu | గజిబిజి | /gajibiji/ |
| Tamil | சிக்கல் | /sikkal/ |
| Kannada | ಸಂಕಷ್ಟ | /sankaṣṭa/ |
| Marathi | गुंतागुंती | /guntāgunti/ |
| Gujarati | અલજલાસ | /alajalās/ |
| Malayalam | കുഴപ്പം | /kuzhappam/ |
| Punjabi | ਉਲਝਣ | /ulajhan/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English, "embroilment" is often pronounced as /ɛmˈbrɔɪl.mənt/, while in British English, the pronunciation leans towards /ɪmˈbrɔɪl.mənt/.
Historical Usage
The term "embroilment" has historically been used to describe international conflicts, political entanglements, and legal disputes, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Cultural Nuances
In literature and journalism, "embroilment" is commonly associated with legal, political, or military affairs, emphasizing complex and unwanted involvement in disputes.
More Information
The word "embroilment" is often used in political and legal discourse, referring to situations where parties become entangled in prolonged disputes. It is a formal term frequently appearing in academic and journalistic writing.