different between entangle vs disconcert

English

Alternative forms

• entangel [16th C.], intangle [16th–18th CC.]

Etymology

From Middle English entanglen (“to involve [someone] in difficulty”, “to embarrass”). Equivalent to en- +? tangle.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?n?ta???l/, [?n?ta??l?]

Verb

entangle (third-person singular simple present entangles, present participle entangling, simple past and past participle entangled)

1. (transitive) To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated

2. (transitive) To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult
3. (transitive, figuratively), to ensnare

   Synonyms: perplex, bewilder, puzzle

4. (transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

Antonyms

• disentangle

Related terms

• entanglement
• entangler
• entangling

Translations

References

• entangle in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• entangle in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

Anagrams

• entangel

English

Etymology

From Middle French desconcerter, from des- (“dis-”) + concerter (“to bring into agreement, organize”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?d?sk?n?s??t/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /?d?sk?n?s?t/

Verb

disconcert (third-person singular simple present disconcerts, present participle disconcerting, simple past and past participle disconcerted)

1. (transitive) To upset the composure of.
2. (transitive) To bring into confusion.
3. (transitive) To frustrate, discomfit.

   The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.

Synonyms

• agitate
• upset
• See also Thesaurus:confuse

Derived terms

• disconcerting
• disconcertingly

Translations

Noun

disconcert

1. A state of disunion.