verb
1.
to twist or interweave so as to make separation difficult
entangled the yarn
Synonyms: ensnarl, intertangle, perplex, snarl, tangle
Related Word: 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
a firm hopelessly entangled in financial difficulties
Synonyms: embrangle, enmesh, ensnarl, trammel; compare catch 3, involve 1
Related Word: 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
4.
Synonyms: catch 3, benet, catch up, ensnare, entrap, snare, tangle, trap