Verb > Entangle

(+ object)

1 : to cause (something) to get caught in or twisted with something else : TANGLE — usually used as (be/get) entangled

The kite got entangled in the tree.

She tried to get up, but her foot was entangled in the strap.

The birds fly into the net and become entangled.

2 : to get (someone) involved in a confusing or difficult situation — usually used as (be/get) entangled

They were entangled in a messy lawsuit.

He was/got romantically entangled with the girl next door.