entanglement
noun
en·tan·gle·ment
in-ˈtaŋ-gəl-mənt 
en-
1
a
: the action of entangling : the state of being entangled
b
: something that entangles, confuses, or ensnares
a project delayed by legal entanglements
2
: the condition of being deeply involved
their entanglement in politics
Examples of entanglement in a Sentence
his life is greatly complicated by his romantic entanglements
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Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
This is the perfect time to take bold steps toward resolving financial or emotional entanglements that have been holding you back.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Art that stirs emotions fosters empathy and enables people to see beyond their own socioeconomic and cultural entanglements and understand the struggles of others.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Davidson had previously expressed disenchantment with his celebrity lifestyle and being known for his romantic entanglements.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 23 July 2025
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“Entanglement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entanglement. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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