different between entangle vs mystify

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 French mystifier, from Ancient Greek ???????? (mustikós, “secret, mystic”) + Latin -ficare.

Verb

mystify (third-person singular simple present mystifies, present participle mystifying, simple past and past participle mystified)

1. (transitive) To thoroughly confuse, befuddle, or bewilder.

Related terms

• mysterious
• mystery
• mystic
• mystical
• mysticism
• mystique

Translations

Further reading

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