1. to catch or trap in or as if in a snare
2. to make tangled or confused

Examples

• The spider’s web ensnarls the unsuspecting fly.
• Traffic ensnarls the downtown area during rush hour.
• The fishing line ensnarls around the dock post.
• Her long hair ensnarls in the wind.
• The complex legal case ensnarls multiple parties.
• Bureaucratic red tape ensnarls the approval process.