tangle

(noun) a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven. Examples: "They carved their way through the tangle of vines."

(noun) something jumbled or confused. Synonyms: snarl, maze. Examples: "A tangle of government regulations."

(verb) force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action. Synonyms: embroil, sweep, sweep up, drag, drag in. Examples: "They were swept up by the events." "Don't drag me into this business."

(verb) tangle or complicate. Synonyms: ravel, knot. Examples: "A ravelled story."

(verb) disarrange or rumple; dishevel. Synonyms: tousle, dishevel. Examples: "The strong wind tousled my hair."

(verb) twist together or entwine into a confusing mass. Synonyms: entangle, mat, snarl. Examples: "The child entangled the cord."