Tangle — synonyms, definition

1. tangle (Noun)

chaos clutter complex complication compound confusion conundrum difficulty disorder entanglement group hubbub intricacy involvement jumble knot maze meandering mess net • • •

tangle (Noun) — A twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven. ex. "they carved their way through the tangle of vines"

tangle (Noun) — Something jumbled or confused. ex. "a tangle of government regulations"

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2. tangle (Verb)

bewilder bind catch clog combat complicate conceal confound confuse connect crumple damage derange disarrange disarray dishevel disorder disrupt disturb drag • • •

tangle (Verb) — Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action. ex. "They were tangled up by the events"

tangle (Verb) — Make more complicated or confused.

tangle (Verb) — Disarrange or rumple; dishevel. ex. "The strong wind tangled my hair"

tangle (Verb) — Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass. ex. "The child tangled the cord"

disarrange distort enlace entwine interlace intertwine involve lace twine twist enmesh ensnarl felt mesh