ENTANGLE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word entangle. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ENTANGLE
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tangle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven • something jumbled or confused verb • force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action • tangle or complicate • disarrange or rumple; dishevel • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | ||||||||
entwine | verbv | |||||||
verb • tie or link together • spin, wind, or twist together | ||||||||
interlace | verbv | |||||||
verb • spin, wind, or twist together • hold in a locking position | ||||||||
interlock | verbv | |||||||
noun • a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting • the act of interlocking or meshing verb • coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively • hold in a locking position • become engaged or intermeshed with one another | ||||||||
intertwine | verbv | |||||||
verb • spin, wind, or twist together • make lacework by knotting or looping • make a loop in | ||||||||
interweave | verbv | |||||||
verb • interlace by or as if by weaving | ||||||||
twist | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
bewilder | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • cause to be confused emotionally | ||||||||
perplex | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • make more complicated | ||||||||
puzzle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution • a game that tests your ingenuity verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide | ||||||||
mat | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a thick flat pad used as a floor covering • a master's degree in teaching • mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture • sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports • a mass that is densely tangled or interwoven • the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss • a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete • a small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it adjective satellite • not reflecting light; not glossy verb • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass • change texture so as to become matted and felt-like | ||||||||
mire | verbv | |||||||
noun • a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot • deep soft mud in water or slush • a difficulty or embarrassment that is hard to extricate yourself from verb • entrap • cause to get stuck as if in a mire • be unable to move further • soil with mud, muck, or mire | ||||||||
snarl | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a vicious angry growl • an angry vicious expression • something jumbled or confused verb • utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone • make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass • make more complicated or confused through entanglements |