embroglio
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Imbroglio \Im*brogl"io\, n.; pl. Imbroglios. [Written also embroglio.] [It. See 1st Broil, and cf. Embroil.]
1.An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction. [1913 Webster]
2.A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious misunderstanding or disagreement, especially one that is bitter. [1913 Webster +PJC]
Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio.— Carlyle.[1913 Webster]