entanglement
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en·tan·gle·ment

noun \in-ˈtaŋ-gəl-mənt, en-\

Definition of ENTANGLEMENT

1
a : the action of entangling : the state of being entangled
b : something that entangles, confuses, or ensnares <a project delayed by legal entanglements>
2
: the condition of being deeply involved <their entanglement in politics>

Examples of ENTANGLEMENT

  1. <his life is greatly complicated by his romantic entanglements>

First Known Use of ENTANGLEMENT

1535

Rhymes with ENTANGLEMENT

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