Entangle

Quick meaning: Entangle is a verb meaning (transitive) To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.

Meaning

(transitive) To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
2. (transitive, figuratively) To ensnare.
3. (transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

Example Sentences

The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net.

The story entangles the facts with value judgments.

But when I turn away, / Thou, willing me to stay, / Wooest not, nor vainly wranglest; / But, looking fixedly the while, / All my bounding heart entanglest, / In a golden-netted smile; […]

Word Forms

• entangles
• entangling
• entangled
• entangel

Synonyms for entangle

Depending on context, synonyms include enmesh, ensnare, ensnarl, foul, implicate, imply.

Antonyms for entangle

Common opposites include disentangle, unsnarl, feeze, unravel, untangle, resolve.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tangle, snarl, mat, mire, ensnare, entrap.

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