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tangle with

 

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Verb tangle with has 1 sense
  1. get into, tangle with - get involved in or with
    --1 is one way to change state, turn
    Sample sentences:
    Something ----s
    Somebody ----s

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tangle with

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Meaning 1: To engage in a difficult or argumentative confrontation with someone or something.

Example sentences:

  1. He was warned not to tangle with the notorious street gang.
  2. The politician decided to tangle with his opponent in a fierce debate.
  3. She regretted tangling with her boss over a minor disagreement.

Meaning 2: To become physically caught or entwined in something, such as a rope, hair, or a mess.

Example sentences:

  1. The little girl's hair tangles with every gust of wind.
  2. The fisherman's fishing line tangled with seaweed.
  3. She tried to untangle the Christmas lights, but they were hopelessly tangled with each other.

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