Found 2 items, similar to Imbroglio.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: imbroglio
imbroglio
n 1: an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political
situation [syn:
embroilment]
2: a very embarrassing misunderstanding
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Imbroglio
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.
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2. A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious
misunderstanding or disagreement, especially one that is
bitter.
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Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio.
--Carlyle.
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