Verstricken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verstricken" is used as verb with the meaning of "entangle", "involve" or "implicate".

Essential properties of "verstricken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verstricken
Simple past: verstrickte
Participle: verstrickt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verstricken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To entangle or involve someone"

Definition: "To entangle or involve someone in a complicated situation."
Translation(s): entangle, involve, implicate
Synonym(s): verwickeln, verwickeln
Antonym(s): lösen, befreien
Related word(s): Verstrickung, verfangen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sich in ein Netz von Lügen verstrickt.He got entangled in a web of lies.
Sie verstrickte ihn in ihre Probleme.She involved him in her problems.
Er war in den Skandal verstrickt.He was implicated in the scandal.

2.) "To knit or interweave"

Definition: "To knit or interweave threads or fibers."
Translation(s): knit, interweave, entwine
Synonym(s): verweben, verflechten
Antonym(s): entwirren, auflösen
Related word(s): stricken, weben

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Spinne verstrickt ihre Fäden kunstvoll.The spider artfully weaves its threads.
Sie verstrickte die Wolle zu einem Schal.She knitted the wool into a scarf.
Er verstrickt die Fäden mit großer Geschicklichkeit.He entwines the threads with great skill.

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