ensnarl

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \in-ˈsnär(-ə)l, en-\
- /en.ˈsnɑːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \in-ˈsnär(-ə)l, en-\

Definitions of ensnarl word

noun ensnarl Cause to become caught up in complex difficulties or problems. 1
verb ensnarl to become tangled in 0
verb transitive ensnarl to draw into a snarl or tangle 0
verb ensnarl To entangle; to trap. 0

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Parts of speech for Ensnarl

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ensnarl

ensnarl popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for ensnarl

verb ensnarl

catch — If you catch a person or animal, you capture them after chasing them, or by using a trap, net, or other device.
embroil — Involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
enmesh — Cause to become entangled in something.
ensnare — Catch in or as in a trap.
intertwine — Twist or twine together.

All 11 Synonyms of ensnarl

Antonyms for ensnarl

verb ensnarl

disentangle — Free (something or someone) from an entanglement; extricate.
free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
liberate — to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage.
release — to lease again.

All 8 Antonyms of ensnarl

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