entangling (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

Definition

To cause to become twisted together and caught; to involve someone or something in a complicated situation from which it is difficult to escape.

Examples

• The kite string got tangled in the tree branches.

• She found herself entangled in a web of lies.

• The ship's propeller became entangled with seaweed.

How to Use entangling

entangle in (prepositional phrase)

To become involved or caught in a difficult or complicated situation. — "He was entangled in a political scandal."

entangle with (prepositional phrase)

To become caught or mixed up with something. — "The fishing line entangled with the boat's rudder."

Synonyms of entangling

Words with a similar meaning to entangling:

• tangle
• snare
• involve
• ensnare

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