English noun: imbroglio | |||
| 1. | imbroglio (state) an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation | ||
| Synonyms | embroilment | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | situation | ||
| 2. | imbroglio (communication) a very embarrassing misunderstanding | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | misinterpretation, mistaking, misunderstanding | ||