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Synonyms of ensnarl

11 similar words

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

Synonyms and similar words for ensnarl

verbTo entangle; to trap.

  • ensnareTo entangle; to enmesh.
  • entangleTo tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.
  • snarlTo entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
  • enmeshTo mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh- or net-like...
  • 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.
  • tangle
  • implicate archaicTo fold or twist together, intertwine, interlace, entangle, entwine.
  • imply archaicTo enfold, entangle.

Meaning of ensnarl

  1. verb To entangle; to trap.

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Questions about synonyms of ensnarl

What is another word for ensnarl?
Ensnarl has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ravel, snarl, foul, entangle and enmesh.
What does ensnarl mean?
Ensnarl means to entangle; to trap.

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