絡む
1
to twine;to get tangled;to get entangled;to get caught (in)
2
to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter);to get involved (in);to be a factor (in);to have an influence
彼らのけんかには多くの要因がからんでいる。
There are many factors behind the quarrel between them.
3
to pick a quarrel (with);to find fault (with);to pester;to hassle
居酒屋で変なおっさんにからまれた。
I was given a hard time by a strange guy at the tavern.
Other forms
搦む 【からむ】 (rarely used kanji form)