What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
embroil
Example
The company became embroiled in a legal battle with its former employees. [embroiled: verb]
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated argument with her neighbor. [embroil: past participle]
implicate
Example
The evidence implicates him in the robbery. [implicates: verb]
Example
She was implicated in the scandal despite having no direct involvement. [implicated: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Embroil is more commonly used in everyday language, while implicate is more commonly used in legal or criminal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between embroil and implicate?
Implicate is more formal than embroil, as it is often used in legal or criminal contexts.
