Entanglement

usgb/ɪnˈtæŋɡlmənt/
noun

A situation or relationship that you are involved in and that is difficult to escape from.

He found himself in an entanglement of lies and deceit.
Visual representation of "entanglement" - a situation or relationship that you are involved in and that is difficult to escape from

Often appears as...

  • legal entanglement
  • romantic entanglement
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Escape Difficulty

Suggests a complex situation that's hard to leave or resolve.

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After signing the contract, she felt trapped in a business entanglement.
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Relationship Specific

Often refers to complicated interpersonal relations, not just physical ones.

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The celebrity's entanglement with the director caused media frenzy.
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Negative Connotation

Usually implies problems, especially in romantic or legal contexts.

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Her romantic entanglement with him was fraught with misunderstandings.
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