EMBROILMENTS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word embroilments. (close relations)
embroil
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| involvement | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of sharing in the activities of a group • a connection of inclusion or containment • a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something • a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship • the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.) | ||||||
| complications | nounn | |||||
noun • the act or process of complicating • a situation or condition that is complex or confused • any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease • a development that complicates a situation • puzzling complexity | ||||||
| complicities | nounn | |||||
noun • guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense | ||||||
| entanglements | nounn | |||||
noun • an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim | ||||||
| entrapments | nounn | |||||
noun • a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials | ||||||
| intrigues | verbv | |||||
noun • a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends • a clandestine love affair verb • cause to be interested or curious • form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner | ||||||
| messes | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a state of confusion and disorderliness • informal terms for a difficult situation • soft semiliquid food • a meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel • a (large) military dining room where service personnel eat or relax • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent verb • eat in a mess hall • make a mess of or create disorder in | ||||||
| quandaries | nounn | |||||
noun • a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one • state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options | ||||||
| snags | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sharp protuberance • a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest • an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart • an unforeseen obstacle verb • catch on a snag • get by acting quickly and smartly • hew jaggedly | ||||||
| snarls | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a vicious angry growl • an angry vicious expression • something jumbled or confused verb • utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone • make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass • make more complicated or confused through entanglements | ||||||
| tangles | verbv | |||||
noun • a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven • something jumbled or confused verb • force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action • tangle or complicate • disarrange or rumple; dishevel • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | ||||||
| webs | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving • an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim • the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft • an interconnected system of things or people • computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol • a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven) • membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals verb • construct or form a web, as if by weaving | ||||||
| imbroglio | nounn | |||||
noun • an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation • a very embarrassing misunderstanding | ||||||