Tangle Definition & Meaning

tangle
noun
  1. a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven; "they carved their way through the tangle of vines"
  2. something jumbled or confused; "a tangle of government regulations"
verb
  1. force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business"
  2. tangle or complicate; "a ravelled story"
  3. disarrange or rumple; dishevel; "The strong wind tousled my hair"
  4. twist together or entwine into a confusing mass; "The child entangled the cord"

Synonyms for tangle

complication noun

the act or process of complicating a situation or condition that is complex or confused

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dishevel verb

disarrange or rumple; dishevel; "The strong wind tousled my hair"

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drag noun

the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid something that slows or delays progress

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embroil verb

force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events

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entangle verb

entrap; "Our people should not be mired in the past" twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

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knot noun

a tight cluster of people or things; "a small knot of women listened to his sermon

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mat adj

not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint

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ravel noun

French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937) a row of unravelled stitches

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snarl noun

a vicious angry growl an angry vicious expression something jumbled or confused

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sweep noun

a wide scope; "the sweep of the plains" someone who cleans soot from chimneys winning all or all but one of the tricks

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"Tangle" in song lyrics

See how tangle is used in real songs:

  • "ooh yes, my brother takes two to the tangle"
    Above the Law — V.S.O.P
  • "I square up, select, and rec'd, every tangle"
    Aceyalone — The Guidelines
  • "When my feet was caught up in a tangle"
    Al-D f/ SPM, S.U.C — Never Forget

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Frequently asked questions

What does tangle mean?
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven; "they carved their way through the tangle of vines" something jumbled or confused; "a tangle of government regulations" force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business" tangle or complicate; "a ravelled story" disarrange or rumple; dishevel; "The strong wind tousled my hair" twist together or entwine into a confusing mass; "The child entangled the cord"
What part of speech is tangle?
Tangle is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does tangle have?
Tangle has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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