All 6 Uses of
embroil
in
Not Without My Daughter
- Why was I bringing my daughter to a land that was embroiled in a bitter war with Iraq?†
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- Moody had never pursued U.S. citizenship after he became embroiled in the turmoil of the Iranian revolution.†
- What was I doing embroiled in this convoluted intrigue?†
- He remained embroiled in a furious argument with the receptionist for several minutes before he explained.†
- She did not want officials of the Swiss Embassy embroiled in this.†
- He remained in his suit and, within minutes, became embroiled in a sharp exchange of words with his sister.†
Definition:
involve someone in a conflict -- such as a controversy or a problem