entanglement

/ɪnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/
noun
  1. The state of being twisted or caught in something.
    • Entanglement in plastic waste is a major threat to marine life.
    • The rescue team worked to free the dolphin from its entanglement in the rope.
    • The fisherman cut the net to avoid further entanglement.
  2. A complicated or difficult relationship or situation.
    • The company's financial entanglement with the corrupt official led to an investigation.
    • He wanted to avoid any romantic entanglement while traveling.
    • She tried to end her emotional entanglement with her ex-boyfriend.
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