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   Tan·gle

   /ˈtaNGɡ(ə)l/

   

   verb

   • 1. twist together into a confused mass: "the broom somehow got tangled up in my long skirt" Similar entanglesnarlcatchentwineintertwineintertwisttwistravelknotenmeshcoilmatjumblemuddleOpposite untangledisentangleunravel
   • ▪ become involved in a conflict or fight with: "I know there'll be trouble if I try to tangle with him" Similar come into conflictbecome involvedhave a disputedisputearguequarrelfightrowwranglesquabblecontendcross swordslock horns

   noun

   • 1. a confused mass of something twisted together: "a tangle of golden hair" Similar snarlmassmatclusterknotmeshdisorderthatchweb
   • ▪ a confused or complicated state; a muddle. Similar muddlejumblemix-upconfusionentanglementmishmashshamblesscramble
   • ▪ a fight, argument, or disagreement.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘entangle, catch in a tangle’): probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Swedish dialect taggla ‘disarrange’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tangly adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   The meaning of TANGLE is to unite or knit together in intricate confusion. How to use tangle in a sentence.

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   TANGLE definition: 1. an untidy mass of things that are not in a state of order, or a state of confusion or…. Learn more.

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   noun. a tangled condition or situation. a tangled or confused mass or assemblage of something. a confused jumble: a tangle of contradictory statements. Synonyms: fight, dispute, argument, altercation, maze, labyrinth, snarl. Informal. a conflict; disagreement: He got into a tangle with the governor.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › tangleTANGLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   us / ˈtæŋ.ɡ ə l / uk / ˈtæŋ.ɡ ə l /. Add to word list. Add to word list. a messy mass of things that are not in a state of order, or a state of confusion or difficulty: a tangle of wires. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Bending, twisting and curving. arch your back. ball up.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTANGLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · tangle in American English. (ˈtæŋgəl ) verb transitive Word forms: ˈtangled or ˈtangling. 1. to hinder, obstruct, or confuse by or as by covering, circling, entwining, etc. 2. to catch in or as in a net or snare; trap. 3. to make a knot or snarl of; intertwist.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tangleTangle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   As a noun, tangle can refer to an argument or a fight between two people: if you're really feisty, people might be warned away from getting into a tangle with you. Definitions of tangle. verb. twist together or entwine into a confusing mass. synonyms: entangle, mat, snarl. see more. verb. disarrange or rumple; dishevel. synonyms: dishevel, tousle.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › tangleTangle - definition of tangle by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To be or become entangled. 2. Informal To enter into argument, dispute, or conflict: tangled with the law. n. 1. A confused, intertwined mass: a tangle of blood vessels. 2. A jumbled or confused state or condition: a tangle of conflicting reports. 3. Informal An argument or altercation.