Synonyms of tangling

tangling

verb

present participle of tangle

1

as in trapping

to catch or hold as if in a net

was at last tangled in the web of lies that he had told to everyone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trapping
• ensnaring
• entangling
• enmeshing
• entrapping
• meshing
• netting
• snaring
• involving
• capturing
• ensnarling
• entoiling
• catching up
• implicating
• embroiling
• collaring
• bagging
• miring
• birdliming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detaching
• untangling
• disentangling
• disengaging
• freeing
• clearing
• liberating
• extricating

2

as in knotting

to twist together into a usually confused mass

that darn cat tangled the yarn I was trying to knit with

Synonyms & Similar Words

• knotting
• snarling
• intertwining
• weaving
• jumbling
• entangling
• interlacing
• interweaving
• braiding
• scrambling
• twining
• winding
• intertwisting
• scrabbling
• plaiting
• writhing
• entwining
• enlacing
• wreathing
• entwisting
• inweaving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• untangling
• disentangling
• untwisting
• unraveling
• unknotting
• untwining
• unsnarling
• unscrambling
• unweaving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tangling

Specialized compartments for rings, statement necklaces, and dainty earrings keep each piece accessible, plus the soft material prevents tangling and damage. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026

This will help prevent tangling and stretching during the wash cycle. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Recently, researchers in Germany developed a chain-launching drone interceptor that disables UAVs by tangling their spinning rotors midair. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026

Wrap cords using cable ties to prevent tangling and fraying. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026

Its hot water wash dissolves stubborn grease on the mop pads, while its specialized Curv design prevents long hair from tangling around the brushes. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026

The instinctive Moon opposes jovial Jupiter, tangling your 10th House of Ambition with your 4th House of Comfort. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026

Forecasters warned that the storm's wind gusts could top 70 mph, uprooting trees and tangling power lines. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026