Enmeshing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈmesh/ en·mesh

Meaning & Definition of Enmeshing

Enmeshing (verb)

  1. to catch or entangle in or as if in meshes

Enmeshing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to catch or hold as if in a net

    "soon after Eli Whitney had invented it, others copied his cotton gin, and he spent the rest of his life enmeshed in lawsuits trying to protect his invention"

    similar: catching up, ensnaring, ensnarling, entangling, entoiling, entrapping, meshing, netting, snaring, tangling, trapping
    related: bagging, birdliming, capturing, collaring, embroiling, implicating, involving, miring
    opposite: disentangling, untangling
    near: detaching, disengaging, extricating, clearing, freeing, liberating

Related Entry: Enmesh (verb)

Enmesh is a different word from Enmeshing. The synonyms below are for enmesh, not for enmeshing.

  1. to catch or hold as if in a net

    "soon after Eli Whitney had invented it, others copied his cotton gin, and he spent the rest of his life enmeshed in lawsuits trying to protect his invention"

    similar: catch up, ensnare, ensnarl, entangle, entoil, entrap, mesh, net, snare, tangle, trap
    related: bag, birdlime, capture, collar, embroil, implicate, involve, mire
    opposite: disentangle, untangle
    near: detach, disengage, extricate, clear, free, liberate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enmeshing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enmeshing:

catching up, ensnaring, ensnarling, entangling, entoiling, entrapping, meshing, netting, snaring, tangling, trapping

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enmeshing

Words with the opposite meaning of Enmeshing:

disentangling, untangling

Related Words for Enmeshing

bagging, birdliming, capturing, collaring, embroiling, implicating, involving, miring

Near Antonyms of Enmeshing

detaching, disengaging, extricating, clearing, freeing, liberating

Word Forms of Enmeshing

Inflections: enmeshed, immeshed, immeshing, enmeshes, immeshes

Derived words: enmeshment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Enmeshing

First known use: 1604

Frequently Asked Questions about Enmeshing

What does "Enmeshing" mean?

"Enmeshing" means to catch or entangle in or as if in meshes. As a verb, it is defined as: to catch or entangle in or as if in meshes.

What is another word for "Enmeshing"?

Other words for "Enmeshing" include catching up, ensnaring, ensnarling, entangling, entoiling, entrapping, meshing and netting. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enmeshing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enmeshing"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enmeshing". Common alternatives include catching up, ensnaring, ensnarling, entangling, entoiling, entrapping, meshing, netting, snaring and tangling.

What is the opposite of "Enmeshing"?

Antonyms of "Enmeshing" include disentangling and untangling. Near antonyms include detaching, disengaging, extricating and clearing.

How do you use "Enmeshing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enmeshing" in a sentence: "soon after Eli Whitney had invented it, others copied his cotton gin, and he spent the rest of his life enmeshed in lawsuits trying to protect his invention".

Is "Enmeshing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enmeshing" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Enmeshing"?

"Enmeshing" is pronounced /in-ˈmesh/ and divided into syllables as en·mesh.

What is the origin of the word "Enmeshing"?

First known use: 1604.