Ensnarl

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsnɑrl/

Definitions of ensnarl

verb to entangle or involve in difficulties or complications

Example Sentences

A1 The cat got ensnarled in a ball of yarn.

A2 I accidentally ensnarled my headphones in my backpack.

B1 The vines ensnarled the tree, making it difficult to climb.

B2 The detective was ensnarled in a web of lies as he tried to solve the case.

C1 The political scandal ensnarled multiple high-ranking officials in its web of corruption.

C2 The legal case became ensnarled in a complex web of evidence and testimonies.

Examples of ensnarl in a Sentence

formal The intricate branches of the tree can easily ensnarl unsuspecting animals.

informal Be careful not to let your shoelaces ensnarl around the chair legs.

slang I hate when my headphones ensnarl in my pocket and I have to spend ages untangling them.

figurative Her web of lies eventually ensnarled her in a complicated mess of deceit.

Grammatical Forms of ensnarl

• past tense: ensnarled
• plural: ensnarls
• comparative: ensnarlier
• superlative: ensnarliest
• present tense: ensnarls
• future tense: will ensnarl
• perfect tense: has ensnarled
• continuous tense: is ensnarling
• singular: ensnarls
• positive degree: ensnarl
• infinitive: to ensnarl
• gerund: ensnarling
• participle: ensnarled

Origin and Evolution of ensnarl

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ensnarl' originated from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning to cause to be in or on and the word 'snarl' meaning to tangle or interweave.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the early 17th century, 'ensnarl' has maintained its meaning of getting tangled or caught up in something. Over time, the word has been used metaphorically to describe becoming involved in a complicated situation or being entrapped by something.