entangle

enmesh

embroil

incarcerate

Imprison

implicate

restrain

Confine

1 Antonym: Implicate

The new evidence could implicate him in the theft.

Her silence on the matter inadvertently implicated her in the controversy.

The suspect's fingerprints found at the scene implicated him in the crime.

Careful wording is essential to avoid implicating anyone falsely in the investigation.

2 Antonym: Enmesh

The intricate web of lies began to enmesh him in a complex deception.

The complex legal case began to enmesh several companies in a web of litigation.

Her kindness and charm quickly enmesh new friends into her social circle.

They tried to avoid gossip but found themselves enmeshed in neighborhood drama.

3 Antonym: Embroil

The political maneuverings embroil the senator in a series of controversies.

She found herself embroiled in a heated argument with her neighbors.

The politician was embroiled in a scandal that rocked the nation.

The company was embroiled in a legal battle over patent rights.

4 Antonym: Incarcerate

Activists argue that it’s unjust to incarcerate people for minor offenses.

They chose to incarcerate him pending the investigation's outcome.

Efforts to incarcerate political dissidents sparked international outrage and condemnation.

The oppressive regime routinely incarcerates political dissidents, silencing any opposition to their rule.