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Meaning of the word tangle in English

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tangle

US /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/
UK /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/
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Noun

1.

a confused mass of something twisted together

Example:
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Her hair was a messy tangle after the windy walk.
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The fishing line was a hopeless tangle.
Synonym:
knotmesssnarlcoilmass
2.

a confused or complicated state of things

Example:
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The legal case became a real tangle of accusations and counter-accusations.
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He got himself into a financial tangle.
Synonym:
messsnarljumblemuddlecomplication

Verb

1.

twist together into a confused mass

Example:
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The wires had started to tangle.
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Be careful not to tangle the fishing line.
Synonym:
entwineintertwinesnarlknottwist
2.

involve (someone) in a complicated or compromising situation

Example:
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He tried to avoid getting tangled in their family drama.
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Don't let yourself get tangled up in legal battles.
Synonym:
involveembroilentangleimplicateensnare
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