Definition of Embroils. Meaning of Embroils. Synonyms of Embroils

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Definition of Embroils

Embroil
Embroil Em*broil", n. See Embroilment.
Embroil
Embroil Em*broil", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Embroiled; p. pr. & vb. n. Embroiling.] [F. embrouiller; pref. em- (L. in) + brouiller. See 1st Broil, and cf. Imbroglio.] 1. To throw into confusion or commotion by contention or discord; to entangle in a broil or quarrel; to make confused; to distract; to involve in difficulties by dissension or strife. The royal house embroiled in civil war. --Dryden. 2. To implicate in confusion; to complicate; to jumble. The Christian antiquities at Rome . . . are so embroiled with ?able and legend. --Addison. Syn: To perplex; entangle; distract; disturb; disorder; trouble; implicate; commingle.

Meaning of Embroils from wikipedia

- becomes disturbed by strange occurrences as her father's boss (Stevens) embroils her family in a sinister plot. Cuckoo had its world premiere at the 74th...
- by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. A series of deaths in the West End embroils Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in a mystery linked the Twelve Days of Christmas...
- pla**** by Ismaël Lô, who strives to save his town from the chaos which embroils much of Africa. Dembrow, Michael (October 1999). Tableau Ferraille. Michael...
- is having an affair with a lobbyist. When the lobbyist is murdered, she embroils Carter in an investigation that leads to the highest levels of the federal...
- rumination and fiction such as decks so many modern novels in fustian. Sontag embroils the reader in her greater themes through the truth and tact of her depiction...
- corrupt, unethical or ****ual practices. Politicians and officials who are embroiled in scandals are more likely to retire or get lower vote shares. Scandal...
- vacationing in Greece who becomes the target of a manhunt after an accident embroils him in a political conspiracy, and he must reach the emb****y to clear his...
- Tonga and court jester of Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, the king of Tonga. He was embroiled in a financial scandal. Bogdonoff made headlines in 2001 and 2002 after...
- a gesture of support for Moss; she was a close friend of his and was embroiled in a drug-related scandal at the time of the Widows show. It is regarded...
- laundering, extortion and violence. Since 2001, the Lyons family has been embroiled in a longstanding and deadly feud with another Glasgow-based crime family...