embroil

Meanings

• Verb

  To involve or entangle (someone) in a difficult, complicated, or dangerous situation.

• Verb

  To involve (oneself or others) in a quarrel or dispute.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈbɹɔɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1177100"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with embroil
boil , oil , soil , coil

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Variants

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embroil , embroiled , embroiling , embroilment , embroilments , embroils

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Etymology

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Middle English: from Old French embroiler, from en- 'in' + broiler 'to fry' (from broil 'hot ashes' or broie 'to break'). The meaning developed in English from the idea of 'entangling' in hot debate or quarrels.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'embroil' is derived from the Middle French word 'embroiler', which means 'to fry'.

2. The word 'embroil' has been used in English since the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quarrel: A disagreement or argument between two or more people.

2. Entanglement: A complex or difficult situation from which it is hard to escape.

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Culture

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The word 'embroil' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict complex relationships and situations. For instance, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia is embroiled in her father's deceit and eventual madness, while in the painting 'The Embroideress' by Jan Steen, the subject is engrossed in her work, oblivious to the chaos and turmoil around her.

How to Memorize "embroil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a heated debate or argument, feeling the tension and complications that come with it. Visualize yourself being embroiled in the situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'embroil' with complex, intricate, or difficult situations. Remember that it means to involve or entangle oneself in such situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym EMBROIL: Entangled, Messy, Bitter, Raging, Overwhelming, Involved, Lingering.

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