Definition

A person or thing that causes something to become twisted or caught up in a complicated situation.

Example

The entangler of the fishing lines made it difficult for the fishermen to catch any fish.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what an entangler might look like in a movie?

That sounds interesting! I imagine it would be something really complex and mysterious.

Exactly! It could represent all the complicated relationships we have.

Totally, I love how those themes can really draw people in.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Entangler → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "tangle" (from Old English "tangel", meaning to entangle or twist). The word "entangler" refers to someone or something that causes things to become twisted or caught up in a tangle.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'causes' ('en-') things to 'twist' ('tangle') together — that's why an entangler is someone who makes things tangled.

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