entanglement

noun

en·​tan·​gle·​ment in-ˈtaŋ-gəl-mənt 

en-

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

At least now, with so much romantic entanglement in the air, TROP has magicked up some new concerns with which to understand these characters. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026

This previously unreported entanglement may raise questions about Alice Huang's intent and conduct in her relationship with the CEO and whether Jensen Huang knew his romantic partner was closely connected with his competition. — Eamon Javers,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

Nvidia’s entertainment entanglements also extend to the music industry. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

Division, born in 2022, died this year following a severe entanglement. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing entanglement

• quantum entanglement