enmesh

/ɛnˈmɛʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause something to become deeply involved or entangled in something

“The politician’s scandal began to enmesh her entire campaign.”

2. noun

a state of being deeply involved or entangled in something

“The politician’s campaign was in a state of enmesh with the scandal.”

Synonyms

  • embroil
  • entangle
  • involve

Antonyms

  • disentangle
  • separate