entangle

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Synonyms: untangle, pentangle, intangle, entangled, tangle, entayle, rectangle, betangle, unmangle, entangler, unentangle

Antonyms: untangle, pentangle, intangle, entangled, tangle, entayle, rectangle, betangle, unmangle, entangler, unentangle

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[tangle up]]; to [[twist]] or [[interweave]] in such a manner as not to be easily separated.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[involve]] in such [[complication]]s as to render [[extrication]] difficult.
3. {{lb|en|transitive|figuratively}} To [[ensnare]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To involve in [[difficulty|difficulties]] or [[embarrassment]]s; to [[embarrass]], [[puzzle]], or [[distract]] by [[adverse]] or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to [[hamper]]; to [[bewilder]].

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