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entanglement Synonyms

Another word for entanglement

Choosing another word for entanglement depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A complicated or compromising relationship, situation, or commitment from which it is difficult to extricate oneself.

Usage Example

"The diplomat warned the administration against entering into foreign entanglements that could drain national resources."

Strongest
embroilment
Strong
imbroglio
quagmire
complication
predicament
involvement
Weak
liaison

• noun (Context 2)

The action or fact of entangling, or the physical state of being twisted together or caught in a snare or mass.

Usage Example

"Marine biologists are working to reduce the tangle of sea turtles in discarded fishing nets."

Strongest
tangle
Strong
snarl
ensnarement
entrapment
knot
mesh

Opposites of entanglement

The opposite of entanglement shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disentanglement
disengagement
extrication
release
detachment
separation
independence
See all opposites of entanglement

• Nearby Words

ensure
entail
entangle
entanglement
entangler
entente
enter

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Entanglement. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/entanglement
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