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ENTANGLE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word entangle. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word entangle. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For ENTANGLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for entangle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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distort involve twine twist

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