entangle

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/, [ɛnˈtaŋɡl̩]

Verb

entangle (entangles, present participle entangling; past and past participle entangled)

1. (transitive) 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. (transitive) To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult
3. (transitive, figuratively), to ensnare

   Synonyms: perplex, bewilder, puzzle

4. (transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

Antonyms

• disentangle

Related terms

• entanglement
• entangler
• entangling

Translations

• French: intriquer, empêtrer, tortiller
• German: verwickeln
• Italian: ingarbugliare, intrigare, confondere
• Spanish: enredar

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