[
UK
/tˈæŋɡəl/
]
[ US /ˈtæŋɡəɫ/ ]
[ US /ˈtæŋɡəɫ/ ]
Synonyms
To twist together so that separation is difficult
A discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressed
argument
debate
fight
difficulty
conflict
dispute
controversy
clash
disagreement
contention
quarrel
spat
bicker
rhubarb
polemic
tiff
squabble
wrangle
(Informal) altercation
run-in
(Informal) hassle
word (used in plural)
To gain control of or an advantage over by or as if by trapping
To engage in a quarrel
Something that is intricately and often bewilderingly complex
simple
jungle
knot
maze
labyrinth
morass
skein
entanglement
mesh (often used in plural)
cat's cradle
To make complex, intricate, or perplexing
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