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embroil

verb

force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
E
Ends with
L
Contains
MB
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɪmˈbɹɔɪl

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Definitions

verb

  1. force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

    “They were swept up by the events”

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Example Sentences

They were swept up by the events
don't drag me into this business

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