First Known Use: 15th century
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entangle
verb en·tan·gle \in-ˈtaŋ-gəl, en-\
: to cause (something) to get caught in or twisted with something else
: to get (someone) involved in a confusing or difficult situation
Full Definition of ENTANGLE
transitive verb
1
a : to wrap or twist together : interweave b : ensnare
2
a : to involve in a perplexing or troublesome situation <became entangled in a lawsuit> b : to make complicated <the story is entangled with legends>
— en·tan·gler \-g(ə-)lər\ noun
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Origin of ENTANGLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French entangler — more at tangle
Related to ENTANGLE
- Synonyms
- interlace, intertwine, intertwist, interweave, knot, snarl, tangle
- Antonyms
- disentangle, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist
Rhymes with ENTANGLE
ENTANGLED Defined for Kids
entangle
verb en·tan·gle \in-ˈtaŋ-gəl\
en·tan·gleden·tan·gling
Definition of ENTANGLE for Kids
1
: to make tangled or confused <Don't entangle the ropes.>
2
: to catch in a tangle <Birds were entangled in the net.>
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