Entangle

Entangle (まきつき), also known as Constrict, Wreathe or WindUp, is a recurring enemy ability in the series. It normally is used as a counterattack to taking damage, and inflicts Paralyze whenever it connects on a single party member.

Final Fantasy IV
Constrict, originally called Wreathe then later Entangle, is an enemy ability used by several enemies as a counter to taking any form of damage.

Final Fantasy V
Entangle is an enemy ability used by many enemies, such as Leviathan and Weresnake. It inflicts minor non-elemental damage and Paralyze to a single party member, and is often used as a counterattack, especially late in the game. The player may utilize this ability by catching and releasing a White Serpent, Weresnake, or Python.

Final Fantasy VI
Only appearing in the Advance version, Entangle is a special attack exclusive to Leviathan, which only inflicts Slow on a party member.

Final Fantasy XI
Entangle is an ability used by Treants, which inflicts Bind.

Final Fantasy Dimensions
Pythons in Final Fantasy Dimensions use the Constrict ability.

Final Fantasy Legend III
WindUp is an attack that damages one enemy. This enemy ability can be used by LandWorm, Pentagon, Snake, Octopus, Squid, Serpent, Ammonite, Amoeba, Hydra, Kraken, Medusa, Lamia, Naga, Scylla, Echidna, Dogra, and Guha.