English dictionary

imbroglio

/I/m'br/oU/l/j//oU/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation

noun.state

Synonyms embroilment

Source: WordNet 3.0
a very embarrassing misunderstanding

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction.

noun

Source: webster1913