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Definition of embroilment

embroilment

/ɛmˈbrɔɪl.mənt/
em · broil · ment
Plural:embroilments
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• noun

1

The state or act of being deeply involved in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation.

Example

"The diplomat worked tirelessly to prevent the country's embroilment in a regional dispute."

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• Rhymes for embroilment

• Nearby Words

embroideress
embroidery
embroil
embroilment
embryo
embryonic
emcee

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the verb 'embroil' and the suffix '-ment', modeled on Middle French 'embrouillement', from 'embrouiller' (to muddle or confuse).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Embroilment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/embroilment
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