Synonyms of entwine

entwine

verb

in-ˈtwīn 

1

as in to weave

to cause to twine about one another

marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weave
• intertwine
• twist
• interweave
• implicate
• braid
• writhe
• ply
• mix
• interlace
• wreathe
• blend
• enlace
• inweave
• lace
• intertwist
• plait
• plat
• fuse
• link
• pleach
• join

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disentangle
• unwind
• untangle
• uncoil
• untwine

2

as in to curl

to follow a circular or spiral course

the quick-growing vine was soon entwining around the fence post

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curl
• coil
• wind
• curve
• swirl
• circle
• twine
• spiral
• twist
• weave
• sweep
• turn
• intertwine
• arc
• corkscrew
• loop
• encircle
• arch
• veer
• whirl
• bend
• swerve
• hook
• crook
• wheel
• interlace
• bow
• meander
• bulge
• zigzag
• lace
• enlace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entwine

In the book, Tatum’s son, Dylan, is who she gets entwined with. — Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026

We have been deeply entwined with the country for a long time — in my case nearly forty years — in ways that even many Japanese people applaud. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

As much as some wish to deny it, sports and politics have been entwined forever — from Nero to now, at least. — Vahe Gregorian july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Zhenwu’s roots stretch back to ancient days as the god of the North, when he was often depicted as a turtle entwined with a snake. — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026