'Imbroglio' definitions:

Definition of 'imbroglio'

(from WordNet)
noun
An intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation [syn: imbroglio, embroilment]
noun
A very embarrassing misunderstanding

Definition of 'Imbroglio'

From: 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]

Synonyms of 'imbroglio'

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Words containing 'Imbroglio'