embroglio

/ɛmˈbrɔɪlioʊ, ˈɛmbrɔɪljəʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a complicated and confusing situation, especially one caused by conflicting ideas or interests, a quarrel or dispute

“The government was accused of creating an embroglio by refusing to provide any information about the missing funds.”

Synonyms

  • conflict
  • dispute
  • quarrel

Antonyms

  • agreement
  • harmony