Definition of entangle
transitive verb
1a : to wrap or twist together : interweaveb : ensnare
2a : to involve in a perplexing or troublesome situation became entangled in a lawsuitb : to make complicated the story is entangled with legends
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Examples of entangle in a Sentence
in the process of taking down the Christmas tree, we managed to entangle the string of lights into a hopeless mess of wires
the young runaway gradually became entangled in a web of lies
Recent Examples of entangle from the Web
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Mitsotakis narrowly won election in 1990 after the Socialists became entangled in a financial scandal.
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The investigations have entangled a number of Trump advisers and associates, including his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who serves as a senior White House adviser.
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That strategy may buy it time, but is no cure-all, and the company will still be entangled with the nuclear operations that helped hasten its downfall.
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In March, North Carolina Zoo officials said a 9-year-old female reticulated giraffe, named Jamili, was found unresponsive after becoming entangled in a device meant to keep the animals intellectually stimulated and engaged.
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Mr. Mitsotakis narrowly won election in 1990 after the Socialists became entangled in a financial scandal.
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This and other operations ensure that a tripwire force of U.S. troops would be immediately entangled in a conflict in the event of a Russian invasion.
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While admitting that the some of the allegation are heinous, Mariner says that the lawyers for the anonymous Yale law students have caused him a long face by needlessly entangled him in a bizarre legal machinations.
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Origin and Etymology of entangle
Middle English, from Anglo-French entangler — more at 1tangle
First Known Use: 15th century
ENTANGLE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of entangle for English Language Learners
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: to cause (something) to get caught in or twisted with something else
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: to get (someone) involved in a confusing or difficult situation
ENTANGLE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of entangle for Students
entangled
;entangling
1 : to make tangled or confused Don't entangle the ropes.
2 : to catch in a tangle Birds were entangled in the net.
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