imbrangle

/ɪmˈbræŋɡəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to entangle or complicate; to involve in difficulties or perplexities.

“The politician’s campaign promises were said to have imbrangled the entire election process.”

2. verb

to entwine or become entwined, especially in a complicated or confusing manner.

“The threads of the fabric began to imbrangle together, forming an intricate pattern.”

3. noun

a complicated or confusing situation.

“The imbrangle of the plot twist kept the viewers on the edge of their seats.”

4. noun

a complicated or confusing situation or problem.

“The detective struggled to untangle the imbrangle of clues and leads.”

Synonyms

  • complicate
  • entangle

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • simplify