tangle synonyms

[ UK /tˈæŋɡə‍l/ ]
[ US /ˈtæŋɡəɫ/ ]

Synonyms

To twist together so that separation is difficult

order foul snarl entangle ensnarl

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 run-in

To gain control of or an advantage over by or as if by trapping

free catch trap web snare entrap ensnare enmesh trammel

To engage in a quarrel

contend quibble have words

Something that is intricately and often bewilderingly complex

simple jungle knot maze labyrinth morass skein entanglement cat's cradle

To make complex, intricate, or perplexing

involve embarrass complicate ravel perplex

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