vt to subject to great (commonly direct) heat.
2. broil ·vt to cook by direct exposure to heat over a fire, ·esp. upon a gridiron over coals.
3. broil ·noun a tumult; a noisy quarrel; a disturbance; a brawl; contention; discord, either between individuals or in the state.
4. broil ·vi to be subjected to the action of heat, as meat over the fire; to be greatly heated, or to be made uncomfortable with heat.