v. Function: verb
1 to twist or interweave so as to make separation difficult FF1C; entangled the yarn FF1E;
Synonyms: ensnarl, intertangle, perplex, snarl, tangle
Related Words: intertwine, interweave, ||snirl, twist; ball up
2
Synonyms: COMPLICATE , ||muck, muddle, perplex, ravel, snarl, tangle
3 to catch or hold as if in a net from which escape is difficult FF1C; a firm hopelessly entangled in financial difficulties FF1E;
Synonyms: embrangle, enmesh, ensnarl, trammel; compare CATCH 3 , INVOLVE 1
Related Words: burden, clog, fetter, hamper, impede; bag, capture, catch, ensnare, entrap, snare, trap; discomfit, embarrass, embroil
Contrasted Words: extricate, untangle; detach, disengage; clear, free; disburden, unfetter
Antonyms: disentangle
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Synonyms: CATCH 3, benet, catch up, ensnare, entrap, snare, tangle, trap