ensnarl Synonyms

ensnarl Meaning

Wordnet

ensnarl (v)

entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh

Webster

ensnarl (v. t.)

To entangle.

ensnarl Sentence Examples

  1. The barbed wire fence ensnarled the trespasser, preventing their escape.
  2. The hunter's trap ensnarled the rabbit's leg, rendering it unable to flee.
  3. The spider's web ensnarled the fly, trapping it for its eventual demise.
  4. The detective's investigation ensnarled the suspect in a web of evidence, leading to their arrest.
  5. The politician's scandal ensnarled their reputation, tarnishing their image in the public eye.
  6. The financial crisis ensnarled businesses and individuals alike, causing widespread economic hardship.
  7. The addiction to drugs ensnarled the addict, trapping them in a cycle of dependence and despair.
  8. The legal dispute ensnarled the parties in a protracted battle, draining their resources and causing emotional distress.
  9. The bureaucracy ensnarled the project, hindering its progress and ultimately leading to its failure.
  10. The relationship ensnarled the couple in a toxic dynamic, causing pain and preventing them from moving forward.

FAQs About the word ensnarl

entangle or catch in (or as if in) a meshTo entangle.

trap, tangle, enmesh, entoil, mesh, involve, immesh, catch up, snare, net

clear, disengage,disentangle, extricate, clear, liberate, detach, liberate, detach, disentangle

The barbed wire fence ensnarled the trespasser, preventing their escape.

The hunter's trap ensnarled the rabbit's leg, rendering it unable to flee.

The spider's web ensnarled the fly, trapping it for its eventual demise.

The detective's investigation ensnarled the suspect in a web of evidence, leading to their arrest.