Definition

To catch or involve someone or something in a complicated situation or network, making it difficult to escape.

Example

The fisherman tried to enmesh the fish in his net.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new video game that can enmesh players in its story?

Yeah, I read that it's super immersive!

I can't wait to try it out and see how it enmesh me in the gameplay.

It sounds like a fun experience; let’s play it together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enmesh is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "mesh" (from Old English "mæsce", meaning a net or network). The word "enmesh" means to cause someone or something to become entangled in a net or a complicated situation.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'caught in a net' ('mesh') and how the prefix 'en-' means to cause to be in something. This helps you remember that 'enmesh' means to entangle or trap.

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