EMBROIL


Meaning of EMBROIL in English

verb

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES

be embroiled in a controversy (= be involved in one )

A film company became embroiled in a controversy over the title of one of its movies.

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ NOUN

controversy

So keeping a low profile avoids getting embroiled in political controversy , which is the proper province of the elected Diet.

Researchers who speak plainly are likely to find themselves embroiled in controversy and accused of unscientific bias.

■ VERB

become

Bush has become embroiled in destructive skirmishing at home even as his aides maneuver adroitly to avoid pointless battles abroad.

But soon thereafter, Mr Teitelbaum became embroiled in a series of lawsuits over control of the franchiser.

Santorum said many Democrats deserted the bill last month when it became embroiled in the continuing budget debate.

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

Both products have been embroiled in angry debate.

If Felipe didn't like it he shouldn't have agreed to their coming and got them embroiled.

More recently he was embroiled in a row with Darlington's Catholic community over plans to extend two schools.

Researchers who speak plainly are likely to find themselves embroiled in controversy and accused of unscientific bias.

So keeping a low profile avoids getting embroiled in political controversy, which is the proper province of the elected Diet.

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