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untangle
verb un·tan·gle \ˌən-ˈtaŋ-gəl\
: to separate (things that are twisted together) : to remove the twists or knots in (something)
Full Definition of UNTANGLE
transitive verb
: to loose from tangles or entanglement : straighten out <untangle a knot> <untangle a mystery>
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First Known Use of UNTANGLE
1550
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Synonym Discussion of UNTANGLE
extricate, disentangle, untangle, disencumber, disembarrass mean to free from what binds or holds back. extricate implies the use of care or ingenuity in freeing from a difficult position or situation <extricated himself from financial difficulties>. disentangle and untangle suggest painstaking separation of a thing from other things <disentangling fact from fiction> <untangle a web of deceit>. disencumber implies a release from something that clogs or weighs down <an article disencumbered of jargon>. disembarrass suggests a release from something that impedes or hinders <disembarrassed herself of her advisers>.
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UNTANGLE Defined for Kids
untangle
verb un·tan·gle \ˌən-ˈtaŋ-gəl\
un·tan·gledun·tan·gling
Definition of UNTANGLE for Kids
1
: to remove a tangle from
2
: to straighten out <You need to untangle your money situation.>
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