entanglement (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/

Definition

A complex or difficult situation that involves many people, making it hard to escape or resolve.

Examples

• She found herself in a deep financial entanglement with a loan shark.

• The political scandal led to a complex entanglement of lies and deceit.

• He wanted to avoid any further entanglement in the family dispute.

How to Use entanglement

entanglement in (prepositional phrase)

Being involved in a complicated or difficult situation. — "His entanglement in the scandal cost him his job."

entanglement with (prepositional phrase)

Being involved or connected with a person or group, often in a problematic way. — "The company faced legal issues due to its entanglement with a corrupt supplier."

Synonyms of entanglement

Words with a similar meaning to entanglement:

• complication
• involvement
• predicament
• quandary

Antonyms of entanglement

Words with the opposite meaning to entanglement:

• clarity
• simplicity
• disentanglement

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