rigamarole

/ˌrɪɡəməˈroʊl, ˌrɪɡəməˈroʊl, rɪɡəˈmɑroʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

a complicated or confusing procedure or situation; a lot of unnecessary or complicated rules, regulations, or procedures

“The bureaucratic rigamarole involved in getting a visa was exhausting.”

2. verb

to make something complicated or confusing

“The new policy will rigamarole the tax system.”

Synonyms

  • bureaucracy
  • complication
  • red tape

Antonyms

  • clarity
  • simplicity