embroiled

UK
/ɪmˈbrɔɪld/
US
/ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

Translations

embroiledpast participle
UK
/ɪmˈbrɔɪld/
US
/ɪmˈbrɔɪld/
More precise classification: past-participle adjective derived from the verb “embroil”.
He was embroiled in a complex legal battle.
Он был вовлечён в сложную юридическую битву.
The situation became more embroiled as new evidence emerged.
Ситуация стала более запутанной, когда появились новые доказательства.
Synonyms
mixed up
caught up
embroilverb

embroiled

Past Simple

embroiled
Past Simple
embroiled
Past Participle
embroiling
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈbrɔɪl/
US
/ɪmˈbrɔɪl/
The politician tried to embroil his opponent in a scandal.
Политик пытался втягивать своего оппонента в скандал.
Synonyms
embroilpast participle

embroiled

Used predicatively and attributively to describe someone or something involved in conflict, controversy, or a difficult situation.
Synonyms
wrapped up
embroiled in controversy
embroiled in conflict

Definitions

embroiledpast participle
Involved in a difficult situation or conflict.
The company found itself embroiled in a legal battle over patent rights.
Confused or thrown into disorder.
The discussion became so embroiled that no one could agree on a solution.
embroilverb
To involve someone deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
The politician was embroiled in a scandal that threatened his career.
To bring into a state of confusion or disorder.
The sudden change in leadership embroiled the company in chaos.
embroilpast participle
Involved in a complicated dispute, conflict, or difficult situation; entangled.
The administration is embroiled in legal battles.