Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
entangle
verb
/ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/
Definition
To twist together or entwine in a way that makes it difficult to separate.
Examples
- The fishing nets can easily entangle marine life.
- She didn’t mean to entangle herself in the argument.
- The wires were entangled in a messy knot.
Meaning
To become involved in a complicated situation or to connect with someone or something in a way that is hard to untangle.
Synonyms
- involve
- ensnare
- mix up
- entrap
- twist
