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entangles

[/ɪnˈtæŋɡəlz/]
verb
enreda
1. To twist together in a confused mass; to trap or catch in a tangle
The fishing net entangles seaweed and debris.
A rede de pesca enreda algas e detritos.
2. To involve someone in difficulties or complications
He entangles himself in legal problems.
Ele se enreda em problemas legais.
3. To catch or trap someone emotionally or romantically
She entangles his heart with her charm.
Ela enreda seu coração com seu charme.
Synonyms
tanglessnarestrapscomplicationsinvolvescomplicates
Antonyms
disentanglesfreesuntanglesliberatessimplifies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enreda
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
enreda
Common in formal and informal speech
Portugal
enreda
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

entangle oneself in
entangle with
get entangled in
become entangled
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