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embroilment

[ɪmˈbrɔɪlmənt]

embroilment Definition

  • 1a complicated or difficult situation
  • 2involvement in an argument or conflict

Using embroilment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "embroilment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's financial embroilment was caused by poor management.

  • Example

    The politician's embroilment in the scandal led to his resignation.

  • Example

    The family's legal embroilment lasted for years.

  • Example

    The embroilment between the two countries escalated into a war.

embroilment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for embroilment

Antonyms for embroilment

  • resolution
  • solution

Idioms Using embroilment

  • embroilment in something

    involvement in a complicated or difficult situation

    Example

    His embroilment in the project caused him a lot of stress and anxiety.

  • get embroiled in something

    become involved in a complicated or difficult situation

    Example

    I didn't want to get embroiled in their argument, so I left the room.

  • embroilment of interests

    a situation where different interests or goals conflict with each other

    Example

    The embroilment of interests between the two companies led to a legal dispute.

Phrases with embroilment

  • political embroilment

    involvement in political controversies or scandals

    Example

    The president's political embroilment led to his impeachment.

  • legal embroilment

    involvement in legal disputes or proceedings

    Example

    The company's legal embroilment lasted for years, costing them millions of dollars in legal fees.

  • personal embroilment

    involvement in personal conflicts or dramas

    Example

    Her personal embroilment with her ex-boyfriend affected her work and personal life.

Origins of embroilment

from Old French 'embroillier', meaning 'to confuse'

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Summary: embroilment in Brief

'Embroilment' [ɪmˈbrɔɪlmənt] refers to a complicated or difficult situation, often involving arguments or conflicts. It can be used in various contexts such as legal, political, or personal embroilments, as well as idiomatic expressions like 'get embroiled in something.' Synonyms include 'entanglement,' 'complication,' and 'involvement.'