1. the state of being caught or trapped in a mesh or net; entanglement
Usage: literal or figurative
2. in psychology and family therapy, an unhealthy emotional fusion or lack of boundaries between family members, especially between parent and child
Usage: psychology, family therapy

Examples

• The bird struggled against the enmeshment of the fishing net.
• The vines created an enmeshment so thick that sunlight could not penetrate the forest floor.
• Therapists often work to help families reduce enmeshment and establish healthier emotional boundaries.
• The enmeshment between mother and adult child prevented him from developing independence.
• She felt trapped in the enmeshment of family obligations and expectations.
• Breaking free from enmeshment requires conscious effort and sometimes professional support.