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tan·gle
 tangle
- pronunciation:
- taeng
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 l
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tangled, tangles, tangling |
| definition 1: |
to mix or twist into a confused mass.
The cat tangled the yarn.- synonyms:
- entangle, mat, mix up, snarl
- antonyms:
- untangle
- similar words:
- foul, jumble, mess up, scramble
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| definition 2: |
to involve in a complicated or confused situation; entangle.
Don't tangle me in your problems.- synonyms:
- entangle
- similar words:
- complicate, jumble, ravel, snarl
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| definition 3: |
to be or become mixed up in a confused mass.
My hair tangled in the wind.- synonyms:
- mat, twist
- similar words:
- jumble
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| related words: |
disorder, hitch, knot, mess, mix, twine, twist |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a confused, mixed up mass.
Her hair is a tangle of curls.- synonyms:
- mat, snarl
- similar words:
- jumble, mess, tumble
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| definition 2: |
a complicated or confusing condition or situation.
The boss walked out and left them with a tangle.- synonyms:
- jam, jumble, mix-up, snarl
- similar words:
- jungle, knot, mess, muddle, tumble, web
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| related words: |
disorder, puzzle, twist |
| derivations: |
tangly (adj.), tangler (n.) |
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