imbroglio

Noun
Synonyms: embroilment

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situationSynonyms: embroilment
  2. a very embarrassing misunderstanding
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Imbroglio \Im*brogl"io\, n.; pl. Imbroglios. [Written also embroglio.] [It. See 1st Broil, and cf. Embroil.]

1.An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction. [1913 Webster]

2.A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious misunderstanding or disagreement, especially one that is bitter. [1913 Webster +PJC]

Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio.— Carlyle.[1913 Webster]
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