enmesh
enmesh · enmeshes · enmeshed · enmeshing
To mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated,…To mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh- or net-like manner.
/ɛnˈmɛʃ/
Meaning
3 sensesTo mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh- or net-like manner.
To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
To involve in difficulties.
More definitions
- entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
Translations
2 languagesForms
enmeshes, enmeshing, enmeshed, enmeshedSynonyms
13 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedenmeshment
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle