enmesh
to catch, as in a net; entangle: He was enmeshed by financial difficulties.
Origin of enmesh
1Other words from enmesh
- en·mesh·ment, noun
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How to use enmesh in a sentence
Though he mugged a bit for the camera, Xiao Qi Ji eventually ignored legions of online fans to enmesh himself fully in the sweet potato, smearing it all over a toy and himself.
Baby panda makes debut — online — at National Zoo | Dana Hedgpeth, Justin Wm. Moyer | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostThey’re enmeshed in so many different algorithms that are barring them from basic services.
The coming war on the hidden algorithms that trap people in poverty | Karen Hao | December 4, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewMy wife’s company is more fully enmeshed in Microsoft’s ecosystem, and her MyAnalytics report and related app tweaks are even more useful than mine.
Improving your productivity could be wrecking your life | Aaron Pressman | November 23, 2020 | FortuneOnce she became enmeshed in the acting world, she turned to some timeless Hollywood icons for sartorial guidance.
Lupita Nyong’o Discusses Her Style Inspirations and Red Carpet Fashion | Marlow Stern | February 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDesperate for campaign cash, the Democratic Party has since the 1980s become deeply enmeshed with the finance industry.
Why Obama Campaign Should Keep Attacking Romney Over Bain Capital | Peter Beinart | June 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
She explored the notions of purity and virginity and how they are enmeshed with contracts, property and individual rights.
He's enmeshed in a scheme that could send him to jail and cost him the love of Lenka.
Here on Earth, The Forgotten Founding Father, and Other Reviews | The Daily Beast | April 30, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTThe 42nd president was enmeshed in two other State of the Union dramas.
And as he stood enmeshed in its sinister thraldom, he thought he again saw her rise and point an accusing finger at him.
The Homesteader | Oscar MicheauxWhen people begin to handle red tape, there is always a chance that they get enmeshed in its voluminous tangles.
Emmy Lou | George Madden MartinHad he not vowed to himself that no matter what mysteries encompassed and enmeshed her, he would believe and never doubt?
The Silver Butterfly | Mrs. Wilson WoodrowShe awoke screaming, to find herself enmeshed in the mosquito bar.
The Unpopular Review Vol. I | VariousBut events had enmeshed him; circumstances had proved fatal.
New Grub Street | George Gissing
British Dictionary definitions for enmesh
inmesh immesh
/ (ɪnˈmɛʃ) /
(tr) to catch or involve in or as if in a net or snare; entangle
Derived forms of enmesh
- enmeshment, noun
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