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/
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
The kitten managed to entangle itself completely in grandma's ball of yarn.
Entangled in vines, the ropes dangle and strangle!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
en- (to cause to be) + tangle (twisted together) = entangle (to cause to become twisted or caught)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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