Enmesh

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈmɛʃ/

Definitions of enmesh

verb to entangle or involve someone or something in a difficult situation

Example Sentences

A1 The spider enmeshed the fly in its web.

A2 She found herself enmeshed in a complicated love triangle.

B1 The company became enmeshed in a legal battle over intellectual property rights.

B2 The politician was enmeshed in a scandal that threatened to derail his career.

C1 The detective enmeshed the suspect in a web of lies during the interrogation.

C2 The journalist's investigation enmeshed her in a dangerous conspiracy that put her life at risk.

Examples of enmesh in a Sentence

formal The two companies became enmeshed in a legal dispute over patent infringement.

informal I didn't mean to enmesh myself in their drama, but they just keep involving me.

slang I didn't realize how enmeshed I was in their gossip until it was too late.

figurative The intricate plot of the novel enmeshed the readers in a web of suspense.

Grammatical Forms of enmesh

• past tense: enmeshed
• plural: enmeshes
• comparative: more enmeshed
• superlative: most enmeshed
• present tense: enmesh
• future tense: will enmesh
• perfect tense: has enmeshed
• continuous tense: is enmeshing
• singular: enmesh
• positive degree: enmeshed
• infinitive: to enmesh
• gerund: enmeshing
• participle: enmeshed

Origin and Evolution of enmesh

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'enmesh' originated from the Middle English word 'emeschen' which was derived from the Old French word 'enmesser' meaning 'to ensnare'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'enmesh' has evolved to encompass the idea of entangling or involving someone or something in a complex situation or problem.