entanglement
/ɪnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/
noun
- 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.
- 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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