Entanglement

Noun

 * 1) The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.
 * 2) That which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
 * 3) Specifically, in fortification, an obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach.

Related terms

 * entangler
 * entangling

Adjectives for Entanglement
inextricable; unnecessary.

Verbs for Entanglement
avoid—; charm into—; extricate from—; inveigh into—; knit—; lure into—; prevent —; remove—; risk—; snare in—; unfold—; unravel—; trap in—; weave—; —complicates; —confuses; —distresses; —embarrasses; —embraces; —impedes; —implicates; —involves; —pains; —perplexes; escape—.

Thesaurus
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