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Entangle

/ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Entangle"

verb

1
To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated
"The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net."
2
To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult
3
, to ensnare
4
To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

🔄 Synonyms of "Entangle"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
snarlnoun	(intransitive) To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
tanglenoun	(transitive) To mix together or intertwine.
matnoun	A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.
mirenoun	An undesirable situation; a predicament.

↔️ Antonyms of "Entangle"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
straighten outverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To correct or rectify.
disentangleverb	(transitive) To free something from entanglement; to extricate or unknot.
unsnarlverb	To remove or undo a snarl or tangle.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Entangle"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
tangleverb	(transitive) To mix together or intertwine.
snarlverb	(intransitive) To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
matverb	(transitive) To cover, protect or decorate with mats.
mireverb	(transitive) To cause or permit to become stuck in mud; to plunge or fix in mud.
ensnareverb	To entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.
entrapverb	(transitive) To catch in a trap or snare.
snareverb	(transitive) To catch or hold, especially with a loop.
trapverb	A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.
scavengeverb	(transitive) To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material.
frameverb	(transitive) To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
confuseverb	(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
lureverb	(transitive) To attract by temptation, appeal, or guile.
trickverb	(transitive) To fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive.
sequesterverb	To separate from all external influence; to seclude; to withdraw.
intangleverb	Archaic form of entangle. [(transitive) To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.]
enmeshverb	To mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh- or net-like manner.
betangleverb	(ambitransitive) To tangle around or about, entwine, encumber.
involveverb	To cause or engage (someone or something) to become connected or implicated, or to participate, in some activity or situation.
entwist	(transitive) To twist or wreathe around; entwine.
intertangleverb	(transitive) To entangle; to intertwine.