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to entangle
01
to interweave or twist into a complex and confusing mass, making separation or unraveling difficult
Intransitive
02
to trap or ensnare something, causing it to become twisted, caught, or intertwined
Transitive: to entangle sb/sth | to entangle sb/sth in sth
03
to become involved in a complicated or difficult situation
Transitive: to entangle sb in a difficult situation
entangle
v
tangle
v
disentangle
v
disentangle
v
entanglement
n
entanglement
n
Example
In the dense forest, tree roots often entangle, creating natural obstacles for hikers and explorers.
As the climbers descended, their ropes accidentally entangled, requiring careful maneuvering to untangle the knots.
The magician skillfully manipulated scarves, causing them to entangle and then magically unravel.
The vines grew rapidly and began to entangle, forming a dense, impenetrable thicket in the garden.
Careless financial decisions can entangle individuals in debt.
