betangle

[/bɛˈtæŋɡəl]

Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause to become tangled or entangled

“The loose threads of the sweater began to betangle as they rubbed against each other.”

2. noun

a tangle or entanglement of things

“The betangle of fishing nets in the ocean was a hazard to navigation.”

Synonyms

  • entangle
  • tangle

Antonyms

  • disentangle
  • untangle