Word Type

Noun

Verb

Proper Noun

The word "tangle" can be used as noun, verb and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

untangle

Derived Terms

betangle entangle it takes two to tangle tangle-wrack tanglefish tanglelegs tanglesome tau tangle

Context

mathematics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

disarrange distort enlace entwine interlace intertwine involve lace natural object perplexity twine twist

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

kombu

Type Of (IsA)

natural object perplexity

Related Terms

knot laminaria projection seaweed

Synonym Network

argue argument dishevel embroil entangle entrap knot maze ravel tousle

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