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Imbroglio

British pronunciation/ɪmbɹˈɒɡlɪˌə‍ʊ/
American pronunciation/ˌɪmˈbɹoʊɫˌjoʊ/
Imbroglio
[NOUN]
1

a very embarrassing misunderstanding

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2

a situation that is very complex and confusing, particularly a political or social one

synonyms : embroilment
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Examples
1Browder claims a 60 percent success rate, and has expanded Do Not Pay to the U.S. and to other legal imbroglios.
2Reagan did go on TV in March 1987 and seemed to take responsibility for the imbroglio though.
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