embroglio

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Embroglio \Em*brogl"io\, n.
   See {Imbroglio}.
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