entangle

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (someone or something) to become involved in a complicated or confusing situation.

  - "The thief was entangled in the web of his own lies."
  - "The politician's past entanglements came back to haunt him."

• Verb

  To become intertwined or interconnected.

  - "The roots of the trees had entangled beneath the ground."
  - "The strands of her hair were entangled in his fingers."

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Antonyms

disentangle

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Synonyms

bewilder , perplex , puzzle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with entangle
tangle , angle , dangle , mangle

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Variants

List of all variants of entangle that leads to same result
entangle , entangled , entangler , entanglers , entangles , entangling

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Etymology

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Old French entangler, from en- ‘in’ + tangler ‘tangle’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'entangle' is used in quantum mechanics to describe the relationship between particles that cannot be described independently of each other.

2. The word 'entangle' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. tangle: A state of being intertwined or interconnected.

2. entrap: To catch or capture someone in a difficult or compromising situation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'entangle' is often used metaphorically to describe complex relationships or situations. In art, it can refer to intricate patterns or designs. In music, it can refer to complex compositions.

How to Memorize "entangle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a web or net that is intricately woven and imagine yourself becoming entangled in it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'entangle' with the idea of becoming intertwined or interconnected.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Entangled Elephants' to remember the meaning of the word.

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