 disentangle |
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| 1. | [ verb ] release from entanglement of difficulty | |
| Synonyms: | extricate disencumber untangle | |
| Examples: | "i cannot extricate myself from this task" |
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| Related terms: | free unsnarling | |
| 2. | [ verb ] extricate from entanglement | |
| Synonyms: | straighten_out unsnarl | |
| Examples: | "Can you disentangle the cord?" |
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| Related terms: | entangle entangle order tease ravel unsnarling | |
| 3. | [ verb ] free from involvement or entanglement | |
| Synonyms: | disembroil disinvolve | |
| Examples: | "How can I disentangle myself from her personal affairs?" |
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| Related terms: | free unsnarling | |
| 4. | [ verb ] separate the tangles of | |
| Synonyms: | unwind | |
| Related terms: | undo roll_out uncoil unsnarling | |
| 5. | [ verb ] smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb | |
| Synonyms: | comb comb_out | |
| Examples: | "comb your hair before dinner" "comb the wool" |
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| Related terms: | groom slick tease comb unsnarling comb | |
| Similar spelling: |
disentangler disentangled dissenting dissenter dissonate dissentient Dicentra |
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