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

(transitive) To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.

(transitive, figuratively) To ensnare.

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