Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

embroiled

verb
/ɪmˈbrɔɪld/
Definition
involved in a conflict or difficult situation
Examples
  • She found herself embroiled in a legal dispute.
  • The country was embroiled in war for decades.
  • After the scandal broke, the politician became embroiled in controversies.
Meaning
To be embroiled in something means to be deeply involved in it, especially in a way that complicates matters or makes them difficult.
Synonyms
  • involved
  • entangled
  • caught up
  • immersed