entangle

Definitions

To cause to become twisted together or caught in a tangle.

To involve someone or something in a complicated or difficult situation.

Examples

The kitten began to entangle itself in the ball of yarn while playing.

Do not let yourself entangle in the complex office politics of your new workplace.

The fishing line started to entangle with the seaweed near the shore.

Synonyms

snarl tangle ensnare involve complicate knot embroil

Antonyms

untangle disentangle extricate simplify free unravel release