verb
enmesh
Enmesh (verb) means to tangle something up tightly, as if caught in a net.
verb
1
To tangle something up tightly, as if caught in a net.
2
To get someone caught up in a difficult situation they cannot easily escape.
3
To draw someone into a difficult or awkward situation.
"They take their time sizing each other up since they both know their motives might not be entirely honest. Tentatively they find warmth and companionship in each other. However, before long, they get enmeshed in Hale’s diabolical schemes."
— Murtada Elfadl, Killers Of The Flower Moon review: Martin Scorsese's uniquely American tragedy (2023)
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What is the meaning of enmesh?
"enmesh" (verb) means to tangle something up tightly, as if caught in a net.
What is another word for enmesh?
Other words for "enmesh" include mesh, ensnarl.
What is the opposite of enmesh?
The opposite of "enmesh" is unsnarl.
What are the different meanings of enmesh?
"enmesh" has 3 main meanings: 1. To tangle something up tightly, as if caught in a net; 2. To get someone caught up in a difficult situation they cannot easily escape; 3. To draw someone into a difficult or awkward situation.
