LABYRINTH Synonyms
4 hypernyms for labyrinth. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for LABYRINTH
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| maze | noun n | |||||
noun • complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost • something jumbled or confused | ||||||
| catacomb | noun n | |||||
noun • an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome) | ||||||
| complex | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts noun • a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts • a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated • (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior • a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures adjective satellite • difficult to analyze or understand | ||||||
| confusing | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • causing confusion or disorientation • lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity | ||||||
| convoluted | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • rolled longitudinally upon itself • highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious | ||||||
| enigmatic | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • not clear to the understanding • resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought | ||||||
| entangled | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • deeply involved especially in something complicated • twisted together in a tangled mass • involved in difficulties | ||||||
| intricate | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate | ||||||
| puzzle | noun n | |||||
noun • a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution • a game that tests your ingenuity verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide | ||||||
| riddle | noun n | |||||
noun • a difficult problem • a coarse sieve (as for gravel) verb • pierce with many holes • set a difficult problem or riddle • separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff • spread or diffuse through • speak in riddles • explain a riddle | ||||||
| snarl | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a vicious angry growl • an angry vicious expression • something jumbled or confused verb • utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone • make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass • make more complicated or confused through entanglements | ||||||
| trail | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a track or mark left by something that has passed • a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country • evidence pointing to a possible solution verb • to lag or linger behind • go after with the intent to catch • move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly • hang down so as to drag along the ground • drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground | ||||||
| twisted | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented | ||||||
| winding | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of winding or twisting adjective satellite • marked by repeated turns and bends • of a path e.g. | ||||||
| bewildering | adjective adj | |||||
verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • cause to be confused emotionally | ||||||
| inner ear | noun n | |||||
noun • a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium | ||||||
| internal ear | noun n | |||||
noun • a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium | ||||||