Synonyms of imbroglio

imbroglio

noun

im-ˈbrōl-(ˌ)yō 

as in dispute

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions

a celebrated imbroglio involving some big names in the New York literary scene

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dispute
• controversy
• altercation
• quarrel
• disagreement
• argument
• fight
• bicker
• misunderstanding
• brawl
• contretemps
• spat
• squabble
• row
• tiff
• skirmish
• set-to
• falling-out
• disputation
• feud
• debate
• wrangle
• donnybrook
• battle royal
• clash
• cross fire
• argle-bargle
• rhubarb
• tussle
• tangle
• argy-bargy
• difference
• kickup
• run-in
• scrap
• hassle
• protest
• logomachy
• vendetta
• contention
• attack
• objection
• protestation
• fracas
• dissension
• fisticuffs
• melee
• catfight
• fuss
• fray
• affray
• free-for-all

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imbroglio

Lina Abushouk, analyzing the imbroglio for the website Africa Is a Country, observed that the story’s stylistic quirks revealed the formal and expressive qualities that Euro-American publishers expect and demand from African and Caribbean authors. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 June 2026

Wong’s departure adds to the headache Levine Cava is facing from the fuel yard imbroglio, which also led her to force out her longest-serving deputy, Jimmy Morales, who oversaw the port. — Douglas Hanks june 9, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026

Diplomacy is the only way out of this imbroglio. — Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 1 June 2026

Political observers say the person who may be most affected by the imbroglio is JD Vance, who has made faith part of his political persona. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026

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