Embroiler

/ɪmˈbrɔɪlər/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that embroils; someone who involves others in conflicts or tangled situations.

Etymology

From 'embroil' plus the agent suffix '-er' (one who does something). This is a relatively rare word formed by standard English word-formation rules.

Kelly Says

While 'embroiler' isn't commonly used today, it perfectly describes troublemakers and drama creators—medieval writers would have used it to describe meddlesome courtiers.

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