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Meaning of entangled
The primary meaning of the word "entangled" is to be twisted or caught in something, or to be closely connected or associated with something.
Etymology of entangled
The word "entangled" comes from the Old French word "entangler", which means "to confuse" or "to perplex"
It is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "tangere" (meaning "to touch")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is twisted or caught, and has since expanded to include figurative meanings related to complicated situations or connections
Synonyms
Definitions
- To twist or turn something together, so that it becomes caught or stuck
- * To involve someone or something in a complicated or difficult situation
- * To become closely connected or associated with something
Usage Examples
- The fishermen's nets were entangled in the coral reef
- * The company's finances are entangled in a complex web of debt and investments
- * The two countries' economies are entangled, making it difficult to impose trade sanctions
Antonyms
disentangled
untangled
freed
released
untied
unhooked
unattached
unconnected
separate
detached
isolated
independent
uninvolved
unassociated
unconnected
disconnected
severed
cut
loose
unfastened
unsecured
unhitched
uncoupled
unpaired
unmated