Imbroglio vs. Embroiled — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Imbroglio and Embroiled
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Imbroglio
A difficult or intricate situation; an entanglement.
Embroiled
To involve in argument, contention, or hostile actions
"Avoid ... any step that may embroil us with Great Britain" (Alexander Hamilton).
Imbroglio
A confused or complicated disagreement.
Embroiled
To throw into confusion or disorder; entangle.
Imbroglio
(Archaic) A confused heap; a tangle.
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Embroiled
Simple past tense and past participle of embroil
Imbroglio
A complicated situation; an entanglement.
Embroiled
Deeply involved especially in something complicated;
Embroiled in the conflict
Felt unwilling entangled in their affairs
Imbroglio
An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction.
Imbroglio
A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious misunderstanding or disagreement, especially one that is bitter.
Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio.
Imbroglio
An intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
Imbroglio
A very embarrassing misunderstanding
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