Tangle: meaning, definitions and examples

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tangle

[ ˈtæŋɡəl ]

^{Context #1}

in a mess

To tangle means to twist together into a confused mass. It can also refer to becoming involved in a conflict or argument.

Synonyms

entangle, entwine, snarl

Examples of usage

The wires were all tangled up behind the TV.
Don't tangle with him, he's known to be aggressive.

^{Context #2}

complicated situation

As a noun, tangle refers to a complicated or confused situation. It can also mean a twisted mass of something.

Synonyms

confusion, mess, snarl

Examples of usage

She found herself in a tangle of emotions.
The fishing line was a hopeless tangle.

Translations

Translations of the word "tangle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emaranhado

🇮🇳 उलझन

🇩🇪 Gewirr

🇮🇩 kusut

🇺🇦 плутанина

🇵🇱 plątanina

🇯🇵 もつれ

🇫🇷 enchevêtrement

🇪🇸 enredo

🇹🇷 dolaşıklık

🇰🇷 얽힘

🇸🇦 تشابك

🇨🇿 zmatení

🇸🇰 zmätok

🇨🇳 纠缠

🇸🇮 zmeda

🇮🇸 flækja

🇰🇿 шатасу

🇬🇪 გახლართვა

🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq

🇲🇽 enredo

Word origin

The word 'tangle' originated in the late 14th century from the Old English word 'tanglian', which means to entangle. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe twisted or complicated situations.

See also: tang, tangent, tangerine, tangible, tangy.