Synonyms for imbroglio
ɪmˈbroʊl yoʊim·broglio

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1. imbroglionoun

   Synonyms:
   snarl

2. imbroglionoun

   a complicated situation; an entanglement

   Synonyms:
   snarl

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1. imbroglio, embroilmentnoun

   an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation

   Synonyms:
   embroilment

2. imbroglionoun

   a very embarrassing misunderstanding

   Synonyms:
   embroilment

Matched Categories

1. • Misinterpretation
   • Situation

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. imbroglionoun

   Synonyms:
   [it.] intricate plot

2. imbroglionoun

   Synonyms:
   complication, complexity, entanglement, embarrassing situation

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1. List of paraphrases for "imbroglio":

   muddle, mess

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How to use imbroglio in a sentence?

1. Benjamin Netanyahu:

   Yisrael Beitenu's imbroglio is Bibi's good news.