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Definition of “entangle”

entangle (ɪnˈtæŋɡəl Pronunciation for entangle

Definitions

verb

  1. to catch or involve in or as if in a tangle; ensnare or enmesh
  2. to make tangled or twisted; snarl
  3. to make complicated; confuse
  4. to involve in difficulties; entrap

Derived Forms

enˈtangler noun

Synonyms

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= tangle, catch, trap, twist, knot, mat, mix up, snag, snarl, snare, jumble, ravel, trammel, enmesh,
= embroil, involve, complicate, mix up, muddle, implicate, bog down, enmesh,

Translations for 'entangle'

  • British English: entangle If one thing entangles itself with another, the two things become caught together very tightly. VERBThe blade of the oar had entangled itself with something in the water.
  • Brazilian Portuguese: emaranhar
  • Chinese: 紧紧缠住紧緊紧緊缠纏住
  • European Spanish: enredar
  • French: emmêler
  • German: verfangen
  • Italian: impigliare
  • Japanese: もつれさせる
  • Korean: 얽히게 하다
  • Portuguese: emaranhar
  • Spanish: enredar

Example Sentences Including 'entangle'

"This would " entangle the IOC in an endless web of challenges and appeals that would render its positions intolerable.
Edmonton Sun (2003)
In this case, the researchers entangle a pair of photons a then fire a single photon at one of the pair.
New Scientist (2003)
It would entangle England in expensive continental wars and demand oppressive taxation.
French, David The British way in Warfare - 1688-2000
The bread bait is attempted through the loops, which entangle the birds ' legs when they rise to fly off.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
The police were only trying to entangle all and sundry in the episode, he said.
Samachar (2004)
You've then got guns that fire balls full of pepper spray, tear gas grenades or nets that can entangle a baddie.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)

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