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Synonyms of enmesh

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Another word for enmesh is ravel. Other synonyms of enmesh are snarl, foul, entangle and ensnarl.

Synonyms and similar words for enmesh

verbTo mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a...

  • ensnareTo entangle; to enmesh.
  • ensnarlTo entangle; to trap.
  • entangleTo tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.
  • foulTo entangle.
  • involve figurativelyTo entangle, intertwine, or mingle (something with one or more other things, or several things together); especially...
  • mat
  • ravelTo entwine or tangle (something) confusedly; to entangle.
  • snarlTo entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
  • tangle
  • implicate archaicTo fold or twist together, intertwine, interlace, entangle, entwine.
  • imply archaicTo enfold, entangle.

Meaning of enmesh

  1. verb To mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh- or net-like manner.
  2. verb To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
  3. verb To involve in difficulties.

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Questions about synonyms of enmesh

What is another word for enmesh?
Enmesh has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ravel, snarl, foul, entangle and ensnarl.
What does enmesh mean?
Enmesh means to mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh- or net-like manner.

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