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en·tan·gle
 entangle
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
taeng
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- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
entangles, entangling, entangled |
| definition 1: |
to cause to be snarled or tangled.
The spider web entangled the fly.- synonyms:
- snarl, tangle
- antonyms:
- untangle
- similar words:
- foul, knot, mat, ravel
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| definition 2: |
to cause to get involved in a difficult situation.
He entangled me in his problems.- synonyms:
- tangle
- similar words:
- incriminate, involve, snare
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| related words: |
trap |
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| derivations: |
entangled (adj.), entangler (n.) |
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