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Dictionary Entry - Embroil

Embroil

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈbrɔɪl/ or /ɛmˈbrɔɪl/

Definitions

  • To involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation.
  • To entangle or throw into disorder or confusion.
  • To cause someone to become involved in a heated or complicated situation.

Usage Examples

  • The diplomat was careful not to embroil his country in foreign disputes.
  • The scandal embroiled several high-ranking officials.
  • She found herself embroiled in an argument between her friends.

Etymology

From French "embrouiller," meaning "to tangle" or "confuse," derived from "en-" (in) + "brouiller" (to mix or disorder).

Synonyms

  • Entangle
  • Ensnare
  • Complicate
  • Involve
  • Implicate

Antonyms

  • Disentangle
  • Resolve
  • Clarify
  • Simplify
  • Exclude

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishEnredar/en.reˈðar/
FrenchEmmêler/ɑ̃.me.le/
GermanVerwickeln/fɛɐ̯ˈvɪk.l̩n/
Chinese (Mandarin)卷入/juǎn rù/
Hindiउलझाना/ulʒʰānā/
Japanese巻き込む/maki komu/
Russianвтянуть/ftʲɪˈnutʲ/
PortugueseEnvolver/ẽ.volˈveʁ/
Arabicتورط/ta.war.raṭ/
ItalianCoinvolgere/ko.inˈvɔl.dʒe.re/
Bengaliজড়িয়ে ফেলা/joṛiẏe pʰelā/
Teluguలాగడం/lāgaḍaṃ/
Tamilஇழுக்கும்/iḻukkum/
Kannadaಹಿಂಡಿಕೆ/hiṇḍike/
Marathiगुंतवणे/guntavaṇe/
Gujaratiઉલજાવવું/ulajāvvũ/
Malayalamപെടുക്കുക/peṭukkuka/
Punjabiਫਸਾਉਣਾ/fasā'uṇā/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, "embroil" is commonly pronounced as /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/, while in American English, it can be pronounced as /ɛmˈbrɔɪl/.

Historical Usage

The term "embroil" was widely used in political and military contexts in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly referring to nations being drawn into conflicts.

Cultural Nuances

The word often carries a negative connotation, implying an unwanted or troublesome involvement in disputes or complex situations.

More Information

Embroil is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in legal, political, and social disputes. The term is frequently employed in news reports and historical discussions regarding conflicts.

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