"Entangling" and "ensnaring" are two synonyms for the word "entrammeling". The word "entrammeling" means to restrain or confine someone or something, particularly through the use of physical restraints like chains or ropes. "Entangling" refers to getting caught up in something, like a thicket or a net, so that movement becomes restricted. "Ensnaring" also means to become trapped, but in a more sinister way, often referring to being caught in a web or trap. Both "entangling" and "ensnaring" are less formal synonyms for "entrammeling", and can be used interchangeably depending on the context and desired connotations.