disentangle | Definition of disentangle

Synonyms and Antonyms of disentangle

1 to separate the various strands of

it took forever to disentangle the knot

Synonyms of disentangle

ravel (out), unbraid, unlay, unravel, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist, unweave

Words Related to disentangle

smooth, straighten (out)

uncoil, undo, unknot, unlace, unroll, unstring, unthread, untie, unwind

Near Antonyms of disentangle

braid, knot, lace, plait, ply, splice, tie, wind

Antonyms of disentangle

entangle, snarl, tangle

2 to set free from entanglement or difficulty

the years that it took to disentangle ourselves from our troubles after someone started using our social security numbers

Synonyms of disentangle

clear, disembarrass, disengage, extricate, free, liberate, release, untangle

Words Related to disentangle

deliver, redeem, rescue, save

disburden, disencumber, unburden

unravel, unsnarl, untie, untwine

Phrases Synonymous with disentangle

Near Antonyms of disentangle

block, hamper, hinder, impede, obstruct

burden, encumber, load, weigh

Antonyms of disentangle

embroil, entangle