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View usage for: (ɪmbroʊlioʊ) Word forms: plural imbroglioscountable nounAn imbroglio is a very confusing or complicated situation. [literary]Synonyms: complication, involvement, complexity, embarrassment More Synonyms of imbroglio imbroglio in British English (ɪmˈbrəʊlɪˌəʊ) nounWord forms: plural -glios1. a confused or perplexing political or interpersonal situation 2. obsolete a confused heap; jumble Word origin C18: from Italian, from imbrogliare to confuse, embroilimbroglio in American English (ɪmˈbroʊljoʊ) nounWord forms: plural imˈbroglios2. an involved and confusing situation; state of confusion and complication 3. a confused misunderstanding or disagreement Word origin It < imbrogliare, to embroil < or akin to MFr embrouiller: see en- 1 & broil 2Examples of 'imbroglio' in a sentenceimbroglio The imbroglio seemed to be on the floor, on the other side of the table, near the wall. Definition a confusing and complicated situation What investor would willingly become involved in this imbroglio? Synonyms embarrassment misunderstanding Additional synonymsDefinition something complicated a diplomatic problem of great complexity Synonyms complication, involvement, intricacy, entanglement, convolutiontrying to do his job without the usual bureaucratic entanglements Synonyms difficulty, mess, confusion, complication, mix-up, muddle, predicament, imbroglioYou have no proof of my involvement in anything. Synonyms collaboration, implication, participation, hand, association, partnership, cooperation, inclusion, liaison, collusion, complicity, entanglement, connivance, incrimination, inculpation - imbecility
- imbed
- imbibe
- imbroglio
- imbue
- imitate
- imitation
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