entangle

• Verb, das beschreibt, dass jemand oder etwas in etwas verwickelt, verstrickt oder verfangen wird, oft auf komplizierte oder problematische Weise; auch im wörtlichen Sinne des Verwickelns von Fäden oder Schnüren.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something or someone to become twisted together or caught in something, often in a complicated or problematic way.

1. Twist or catchB2formal

   To cause something to become twisted or caught in something else.

   Verwickeln

   • The fishing net became entangled in the rocks.
   • Her hair got entangled in the branches of the tree.
   • The wires were entangled, making it hard to separate them.

   Synonymeenmeshensnareentrapknotravelsnaresnarltangle

   Antonymedisentangleextricatefreereleaseuntangle

2. Involve in difficultyB2formal

   To involve someone in a complicated or difficult situation.

   In eine schwierige Lage bringen

   • He was entangled in a legal dispute over the property.
   • She became entangled in a web of lies.
   • The politician was entangled in a corruption scandal.

   Synonymeembroilenmeshensnareimplicateinvolvemiretangle

   Antonymedisentangleextricatefreereleaseuntangle