entanglement

noun

en·​tan·​gle·​ment in-ˈtaŋ-gəl-mənt 

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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

Synonyms of entanglement

• tangle
• trap
• labyrinth
• web
• maze

Examples of entanglement in a Sentence

his life is greatly complicated by his romantic entanglements

Recent Examples on the Web

Speaking in Portugal this week, Warsh seemed keen to move the Fed through judicial entanglements and get on with the task at hand. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026

From a very modern romantic entanglement to an epic tale of power and class in Pakistan, here are some of the most exciting debut novels of the year so far. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 July 2026

But in this case, the result has been physical missing pieces, a legal entanglement spanning multiple courts and parties, and a city galvanized to keep the history of slavery alive. — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 28 June 2026

Zelizer said Trump’s financial entanglements might be the most monarchical part of his administration. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing entanglement

• quantum entanglement