| Main Entry: | hornet's nest |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | dangerous situation |
Synonyms: |
controversial issue, controversial situation, dangerous ground, trouble |
| Main Entry: | hornets' nest |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | problem |
Synonyms: |
botheration, box*, can of worms, complication, count*, crunch, dilemma, disagreement, dispute, disputed point, doubt, headache, hitch*, hot water, issue, mess*, obstacle, pickle, point at issue, predicament, quandary, question, scrape*, squeeze*, tr |