ensnarl vs tangle
tangle vs ensnarlensnarl is not a noun while tangle is a noun.
ensnarl and tangle both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ensnarl | No | No | Yes | No |
| tangle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
tangle is a hypernym of
ensnarl; that is, tangle is a
word with a broader meaning than ensnarl:
- ensnarl: entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
- tangle: twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
| ensnarl (noun) | tangle (noun) |
|---|---|
| something jumbled or confused | |
| a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven |
| ensnarl (verb) | tangle (verb) |
|---|---|
| entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh | twist together or entwine into a confusing mass |
| disarrange or rumple; dishevel | |
| tangle or complicate | |
| force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action |
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