Entangle
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To tangle; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated; to make confused and intricate; as, to entangle yarn or the hair. To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult; hence, metaphorically, to insnare; to perplex; to bewilder; to puzzle; as, to entangle the feet in a net, or in briers. To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.
Mire
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To weigh down.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Deep mud; moist, spongy earth.An undesirable situation, a predicament.An ant.