ensnarling

[en-snahrl-ing]

ensnarling Definition

• 1. to entangle or involve someone or something in a complicated or unpleasant situation
• 2. to catch or trap something in a snare or trap

Using ensnarling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ensnarling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company found itself ensnarled in a legal battle that lasted for years.

• Example

  The fisherman succeeded in ensnarling a large fish in his net.

• Example

  The politician's lies ensnarled him in a scandal that ruined his career.

ensnarling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ensnarling

• entangle
• involve
• embroil
• complicate
• trap
• snare
• capture

Phrases with ensnarling

• ensnarl oneself

  to become involved in a complicated or unpleasant situation

  Example

  He ensnarled himself in a web of lies and deceit.

• ensnarl in bureaucracy

  to become caught up in a complex and inefficient system of rules and procedures

  Example

  The process of getting a permit was so complicated that we became ensnarled in bureaucracy.

• ensnarl in red tape

  to become caught up in a bureaucratic system that is slow, inefficient, and full of unnecessary rules and regulations

  Example

  The company became ensnarled in red tape when it tried to get approval for its new product.

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Summary: ensnarling in Brief

'Ensnares' [en-snahrl-ing] means to involve someone or something in a complicated or unpleasant situation, or to catch or trap something in a snare or trap. It can be used in phrases like 'ensnarl oneself' or 'ensnarl in bureaucracy,' which describe becoming involved in difficult situations or complex systems. Examples include 'The company found itself ensnarled in a legal battle that lasted for years' and 'The politician's lies ensnarled him in a scandal that ruined his career.'