intertwist

[ in-ter-twist ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to twist together:

   intertwisted roots.

   Synonyms: intertwine

noun

1. the act of intertwisting or the condition of being intertwisted.

Other Words From

• inter·twisting·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intertwist¹

First recorded in 1650–60; inter- + twist

Related Words

• confuse
• embroil
• enmesh
• entangle
• perplex
• snarl
• tie up
• trap