Synonyms for

Entanglement

Verb / eˈntæŋgʌlmʌnt / / ɪˈntæŋgʌlmʌnt / Another word for entanglement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Entanglement means a complicated and confusing relationship or situation.

Synonyms & similar words

web complication complexity difficulty intricacy perplexity tangle confusion embarrassment mess jumble chaos disarray maze snarl web knot enmeshment entrapment involvement embroilment

Example sentences

  1. The entanglement of cords under the desk was hard to sort out.
  2. The entanglement of the branches made it hard to walk through the forest.
  3. The political entanglement between the two countries caused tension.
  4. The complicated entanglement of emotions made it hard for her to make a decision.
  5. The legal entanglement lasted for years.

Quotes

  • We are all entangled. Somewhere along the way, we all got tied into knots.
  • The entanglement of our lives is what makes our stories worth telling.
  • Love is an entanglement. It pulls us in and sometimes we can't get out.

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