Entangle

verb

1. 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."

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