Every government office seems to have problems in expediting matters without entanglement in its red tape system.
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Entanglement
/ɪnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/
Synonyms for "entanglement" (187 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (38)
abatisabsorptionadulterous affairadulteryadvanced workaffairamourassociationbalistrariabamboozlementbankbanquettebarbed-wire entanglementbarbicanbarricadebarrierbartizanbastionbattlementbefooling
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bluffingbreastworkbulwarkcalculated deceptioncasematecheval-de-frisecircumvallationcircumventioncobwebcomplexitycomplexnesscomplicationconningcontact
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (56)
contravallationconvolutioncounterscarpcrabbednesscuckoldrycurtaindeceivingdeceptiondeceptivenessdefraudingdelusiondelusivenessdemibastiondikedrawbridgeduperyearthworkembarrassmentembroilmentenclosure
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engagementenmeshmentensnaremententrapmentescarpescarpmenteternal trianglefallaciousnessfallacyfalsenessfencefieldworkflimflamflimflammeryflirtationfond illusionfoolingforbidden lovefortalicefortificationglacishallucinationhanky pankyhanky-pankyhitchhoodwinkingillicit loveillusionimplicationinclusion
Related words (93)
infidelityintricacyintricatenessintrigueinvolutioninvolvementkiddingliaisonloopholelove affairlunettemachicolationmanteletmerlonmeshmeshesmiragemorassmoundoutwitting
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outworkoverreachingpalisadeparadosparapetperplexityphantasmpitfallportcullispostern gateputting onramificationrampartravelinredanredoubtrelationromanceromantic tiesally portscarpsconceself-deceptionsnow jobsong and dancespooferyspoofingstockadesubterfugesubtletyswindlingtanglementtechnicalitytenailletietoilstriangletrickinesstrickingunfaithfulnessvallationvallumvictimizationvisionwebwillful misconceptionwishful thinkingwork
Noun(24 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abatis, absorption, adulterous affair, adultery, advanced work.
- Sentence evidence is available for entanglement, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "entanglement".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "entanglement"
Keep "entanglement" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "entanglement" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "entanglement", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "entanglement" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
8 entriesGHZ entanglementW state entanglementbipartite entanglementfiber entanglementpersonal entanglementpolitical entanglementprofessional entanglementwire entanglement
Collocations
6 entriesentanglement entropyentanglement measureentanglement witnessmultipartite entanglementphoton entanglementquantum entanglement
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesTranslations
36 translations across 15 languages.
Czech
3 entries- intrika noun (that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity)
- pletka noun (that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity)
- spleť noun (the state of being entangled)
Dutch
4 entries- verstrengeling noun (the state of being entangled)
- verstrikking noun (the state of being entangled)
- verwarring noun (the state of being entangled)
- verwikkeling noun (the state of being entangled)
Finnish
3 entries- kietoutuminen noun (the state of being entangled)
- sotkeutuminen noun (the state of being entangled)
- sotku noun (that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity)
French
1 entries- intrication noun (the state of being entangled)
Georgian
3 entries- გადახლართულობა noun (the state of being entangled)
- დახლართულობა noun (the state of being entangled)
- ჩახლართულობა noun (that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity)
German
2 entries- Gewirr noun (the state of being entangled)
- Verwicklung noun (the state of being entangled)
Irish
4 entries- achrann noun (the state of being entangled)
- aimhréidh noun (the state of being entangled)
- fostú noun (the state of being entangled)
- paintéaracht noun (the state of being entangled)
Italian
2 entries- groviglio noun (the state of being entangled)
- intreccio noun (the state of being entangled)
Japanese
1 entries- 縺れ noun (the state of being entangled)
Māori
2 entries- rorenga noun (the state of being entangled)
- rorenga noun (that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity)
Polish
3 entries- gmatwanina noun (that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity)
- plątanina noun (that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity)
- splątanie noun (the state of being entangled)
Romanian
3 entries- complicație noun (the state of being entangled)
- situație complicată noun (the state of being entangled)
- încurcătură noun (the state of being entangled)
Russian
1 entries- пу́таница noun (that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity)
Spanish
2 entries- enredo noun (the state of being entangled)
- romance noun (the state of being entangled)
Turkish
2 entries- karışma noun (the state of being entangled)
- yer alma noun (the state of being entangled)
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Einstein described quantum entanglement as "spooky action at a distance." So, before Einstein's own Theory of General Relativity, might Newton's theory of gravitation have been described.
Source: tatoeba (2125815)
Pacific leatherbacks face significant threats from entanglement and/or hooking in fisheries (bycatch), direct harvest - including eggs and adults - coastal development, pollution, marine debris, disease and climate change.
Source: tatoeba (6604237)
Threats to marine bird populations worldwide include competition for food with fisheries; entanglement in fishing gear; ingestion of marine debris and disturbance of roosting and breeding birds by watercraft, aircraft, humans and introduced species (especially cats, rats and foxes), environmental pollution and oil spills.
Source: tatoeba (6604344)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "entanglement"?
Closest matches include abatis, absorption, adulterous affair, adultery, advanced work.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "entanglement"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.