Definitions

1. verb

to involve or draw into a difficulty, argument, or unpleasant situation

“The politicians’ heated debate began to embroil the entire city in controversy.”

2. verb

to engage in a quarrel or controversy

“The two friends tried to avoid embroiling themselves in the argument.”

3. noun

a situation or state of being involved in a difficulty, argument, or unpleasant situation

“The embroilment of the company in the scandal led to a significant loss of public trust.”