Enmesh

//ɛnˈmɛʃ// verb

verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh- or net-like manner.
  2. 2
    entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh wordnet
  3. 3
    To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
  4. 4
    To involve in difficulties.

    "They take their time sizing each other up since they both know their motives might not be entirely honest. Tentatively they find warmth and companionship in each other. However, before long, they get enmeshed in Hale’s diabolical schemes."

Synonyms

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"They take their time sizing each other up since they both know their motives might not be entirely honest. Tentatively they find warmth and companionship in each other. However, before long, they get enmeshed in Hale’s diabolical schemes."

Etymology

From en- + mesh.

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