imbroglio

noun

im-ˈbrōl-(ˌ)yō How to pronounce imbroglio (audio)
Definition of imbroglionext
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

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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 See All Example Sentences for imbroglio
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbroglio
  1. dispute
  2. controversy
  3. altercation
  4. quarrel
  5. disagreement
  6. argument
  7. fight
Noun
  • To join the plan, each one had to check a box, agreeing to use arbitration to settle any dispute.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Bracing for a ‘wave of disputes’ Take-or-pay contracts have their origins in the energy sector, where long and capital-intensive production timelines justified a similar legal ultimatum.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of dispute
Noun
  • This week, in the zany world of SEC football, a bit of controversy bubbled to life.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The development, announced Wednesday, is the latest turn in a disturbing player-health controversy that could lead to legal action.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of controversy
Noun
  • Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died from injuries suffered in an altercation that was initially reported as a possible strong-arm robbery, a police spokesman said.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
  • To illustrate Daniel’s progress, Shaikh recounted an altercation Daniel had while leading a Friday evening prayer service in jail.
    — Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of altercation
Noun
  • The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels.
    — THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike Christian priests and medicine men, who generally command respect, rainmakers are sometimes seen as malicious people who retaliate against whole communities for quarrels with their neighbors.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of quarrel
Noun
  • The theory does not turn every workplace disagreement or questionable management decision into a wrongful-termination case.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But disagreement within one court does not establish a split between appeals courts.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of disagreement
Noun
  • The high court will hear oral arguments on the case, but not until December, meaning a decision will come next year.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Appellant's pro se motion for oral argument and appointment of counsel.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of argument
Noun
  • In July, the music artist and producer spent some solo time after getting into a prison fight, sources told TMZ and NBC News.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, Smithsonian leaders are turning to AI to better understand items in its collection tied to the fight that led to the country’s founding.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of fight

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“Imbroglio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbroglio. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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