entangle

verb

• To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated

  "The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net."

• To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult
• , to ensnare
• To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.