ə̇n., en.+ transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English entanglen, from en- (I) + tanglen to tangle — more at tangle
1.
a. : to twist or interweave so as to make separation difficult : make tangled and intricate : snarl
entangle yarn
b. : to make complicated or difficult of comprehension : confuse
his explanation did not so much clarify as entangle the question
2.
a. : to involve so as to impede physical movement or make extrication difficult : enmesh , ensnarl
entangle a bird in the coils of a net
entangled themselves in a maze of woods and marshes
entangled his feet in the train of her dress
b. : to involve in a perplexing or troublesome situation from which escape is difficult : entrap
entangling the country in a vicious circle of wars
entangled himself in a ruinous litigation
entangled his victims in a real-estate scheme that cost them dearly
had entangled the king in a false marriage with her — Edith Sitwell
c. : to confuse mentally : perplex , bewilder
entangled his listeners in a maze of sophistries
d. archaic : encumber
died … leaving an entangled estate, due to loans and back rentals — R.J.Porcell