Synonyms of intertwine

intertwine

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈtwīn 

1

as in to weave

to cause to twine about one another

intertwined two different colors of yarn

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disentangle
• unwind
• untangle
• uncoil
• untwine

2

as in to knot

to twist together into a usually confused mass

intertwining yarn is usually a bad idea, because you'll never get it all sorted out again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• knot
• tangle
• weave
• snarl
• interweave
• entangle
• jumble
• interlace
• entwine
• braid
• intertwist
• scramble
• twine
• writhe
• plait
• wind
• scrabble
• enlace
• entwist
• inweave
• wreathe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disentangle
• untangle
• unravel
• untwist
• unsnarl
• untwine
• unknot
• unscramble
• unweave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intertwine

The issue has become intertwined with the national debate over immigration and birthright citizenship. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Previous studies suggested that dielectric screening plays an important role, but structural distortions and screening effects remained so intertwined that they could not be cleanly separated. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

The event also gave Kansas City’s Ghanaian residents an opportunity to introduce others to Jama, the tradition of singing, chanting and dancing that has long been intertwined with Ghanaian soccer culture and community celebrations. — Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Its history is intertwined with Charlotte’s old Women’s Center and neighborhoods still recognized as LGBTQ-friendly. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026