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entanglement

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of entanglement

something that catches and holds
  • His life is greatly complicated by his legal entanglements.
Synonyms of entanglement

mesh(es), morass, net, noose, quagmire, snare, trap, web
Words Related to entanglement

knot, snarl, tangle

cat's cradle, labyrinth, maze

cobweb, spiderweb

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