entangle — to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve someone in a difficult situation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve someone in a difficult situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/
Korean meaning: 얽히다, 엉키다; (복잡한 상황에) 휘말리게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**탱**글
Example Sentences
- My headphone wires always get entangled in my pocket like they're plotting against me.
- She didn't want to entangle herself in office politics.
- The cat managed to entangle itself in the Christmas lights within five minutes.
entangle
VERB//ɪnˈtæŋɡəl//
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve someone in a difficult situation
A hiker becomes entangled in thick jungle vines while struggling to break free
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Entangled in vines, the ropes dangle and strangle!
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Origin
From the prefix 'en-' (meaning 'to cause to be') combined with 'tangle', which likely derives from Middle English and Scandinavian origins, possibly related to Old Norse 'þöngull' meaning seaweed or tangled matter.
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“My headphone wires always get entangled in my pocket like they're plotting against me.”
“She didn't want to entangle herself in office politics.”
“The cat managed to entangle itself in the Christmas lights within five minutes.”
“Legal disputes can entangle companies for years.”
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