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embroil in Portuguese

embroil in Portuguese is envolver — embroil means to throw something into confusion or disorder.

embroil in Portuguese

envolver
verb
To cause (someone) to be drawn into or involved in a difficult situation or state of contention.

What does "embroil" mean?

  1. verb To throw something into confusion or disorder.
  2. verb To draw someone into a difficult or contentious situation.
    "Eurostar, which has had a monopoly from the outset in 1994, is currently embroiled in controversy over its decision not to restart services to Ebbsfleet and Ashford International stations, because of what it claims is a lack of demand."
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embroil in a sentence

  • Eurostar, which has had a monopoly from the outset in 1994, is currently embroiled in controversy over its decision not to restart services to Ebbsfleet and Ashford International stations, because of what it claims is a lack of demand.
  • Avoid him. He will embroil you in his fights.

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What is "embroil" in Portuguese?
"embroil" in Portuguese is envolver. embroil means: To throw something into confusion or disorder.
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