English / word
broach
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To raise a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion.
In context
01
He hesitated for a while before broaching the subject of a salary increase.
02
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Synonyms
introduce,raise,mention
Antonyms
avoid,suppress,conceal
Collocations
broach the subject,broach the issue,broach the matter
Verb forms
Past: broached · Past participle: broached · -ing: broaching