empêtrer — meaning in English

English meaning

• enmesh verb To mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh- or net-like manner.
• ensnare verb To entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.
• entangle verb To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.

Senses

empêtrer is used for these senses in English:

• enmesh To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
• ensnare (figurative) To entangle; to enmesh.
• entangle (transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

enmesh — full definition

1. verb To mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh- or net-like manner.
2. verb To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
3. verb To involve in difficulties.

ensnare — full definition

1. verb To entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.
2. verb To entangle; to enmesh.

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