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to entangle
01
to interweave or twist into a complex and confusing mass, making separation or unraveling difficult
Intransitive
Example
The vines grew rapidly and began to entangle, forming a dense, impenetrable thicket in the garden.
In the dense forest, tree roots often entangle, creating natural obstacles for hikers and explorers.
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
Example
The cat playfully leaped into a pile of yarn, only to become entangled in the threads.
The spider expert observed the intricate web, noting how its strands intricately entangle unsuspecting insects.
03
to become involved in a complicated or difficult situation
Transitive: to entangle sb in a difficult situation
Example
The detective uncovered a plot to entangle the innocent witness in a web of false accusations.
Financial scams often aim to entangle unsuspecting individuals in schemes that are challenging to unravel.
word family
tangle
Verb
entangle
Verb
disentangle
Verb
disentangle
Verb
entanglement
Noun
entanglement
Noun
