tangle

A complicated legal problem or dispute.

Refers to a complicated or messy situation, often involving emotions or relationships.

A large amount of knots, usually in hair or thread.

Follows 'tangle' to specify what makes up the confused mass (e.g., wires, branches).

Used to describe something that is knotted or in a state of confusion.

To become involved in a complicated or difficult situation.

To pass one's fingers through hair to try to detangle it.