embroil

/ɛmbɹˈɔ‍ɪl/

/ɛmˈbɹɔɪɫ/

to embroil

MAIN VERB

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

synonyms : drag

Examples

1. Behind the scenes, the Vanderpump Rules star and her fiance, producer Randall Emmett, were embroiled in a bizarre feud with rapper 50 Cent.

2. From the outset, the proposal of Resolution 3379 was embroiled in controversy.

3. From then on, the squad was embroiled in PR disaster after PR disaster.

4. Ilhan Omar is embroiled in another controversy today.