tangle with

verb

tangled with; tangling with; tangles with

informal

: to fight or argue with (someone or something)

He's not someone I would want to tangle with.

Examples of tangle with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Along with the sneaker appearing scuffed and slashed as if it’s been tangling with Ghostface, the tongue’s Nike branding mimics the font of the film’s logo. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

After a scoreless first half, Melanie Barcenas sent the ball to the far post, where Gia Corley tangled with Kansas City's Laney Rouse. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

These included bitter title fights and tangles with his former teammate Nico Rosberg, plus flashpoints with Valtteri Bottas and Russell. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

In his essay for Bon Appétit, James Beard-winning author and writer Adam Reiner explores how restaurant workers tangle with boundaries while remaining hospitable. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026