Force to become involved (7)

I believe the answer is:

embroil

(Other definitions for embroil that I've seen before include "Implicate" , "get into trouble" , "Involve in argument or quarrel" , "Involve (someone) in a dispute" , "Incriminate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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