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
- To draw into a situation; to cause to be involved.
- 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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