entangle

English

/ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated
  • (transitive) To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult
  • (transitive), to ensnare
  • (transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English entanglen (involve in difficulty, embarrass) prefix from English tangle.

Origin

English

tangle

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