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Third Person
entangles
Present Participle
entangling
Past Tense
entangled
Past Participle
entangled
1
to interweave or twist into a complex and confusing mass, making separation or unraveling difficult
- The vines grew rapidly and began to entangle, forming a dense, impenetrable thicket in the garden.
- In the dense forest, tree roots often entangle, creating natural obstacles for hikers and explorers.
- As the climbers descended, their ropes accidentally entangled, requiring careful maneuvering to untangle the knots.
- The magician skillfully manipulated scarves, causing them to entangle and then magically unravel.
Antonyms:
2
to trap or ensnare something, causing it to become twisted, caught, or intertwined
transitive
- The cat playfully leaped into a pile of yarn, only to become entangled in the threads.
- The spider expert observed the intricate web, noting how its strands intricately entangle unsuspecting insects.
- The hiker accidentally entangled their backpack in the thorny bushes while navigating through the dense forest.
Synonyms:
3
to become involved in a complicated or difficult situation
transitive
- The detective uncovered a plot to entangle the innocent witness in a web of false accusations.
- Financial scams often aim to entangle unsuspecting individuals in schemes that are challenging to unravel.
- The spy attempted to entangle the foreign diplomat in a compromising situation to gather sensitive information.
- The rival gang sought to entangle their competitors in a turf war.
- Careless financial decisions can entangle individuals in debt.