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/ɪnˈtæŋɡəld/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to twist or interweave together; to involve in a complicated or difficult situation.
The fishing line became entangled in the weeds at the bottom of the lake.
to catch in or as if in a net; to ensnare.
He felt entangled in a web of lies and deceit.
to implicate or involve someone in problems from which they may not easily escape.
The scandal entangled many politicians in its aftermath.
Etymology
From the Middle English 'entanglen', from 'en-' meaning 'to make' + 'tangle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
entangled in controversy:
caught up in a dispute or conflict.
get entangled with someone:
to become involved with someone in a complicated or tricky way.
entangled in a web:
caught in a difficult situation.
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Slang Meanings
Caught up in a complex relationship.
After dating for so long, they are really entangled in each other's lives.
In a difficult situation they can't easily get out of.
Ever since he took that job, he's been entangled in office politics.