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intertwist

verb in·ter·twist \-ˈtwist\

Definition of INTERTWIST

:  intertwine
— in·ter·twist \ˈin-tər-ˌtwist\ noun
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First Known Use of INTERTWIST

circa 1659

Related to INTERTWIST

Synonyms
enlace, entwine, implicate [archaic], interlace, intertwine, interweave, inweave, lace, ply, twist, weave, wreathe, writhe
Antonyms
disentangle, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist

Rhymes with INTERTWIST

catechist, coexist, dadaist, exorcist, preexist

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