Synonyms for

Untangle

Verb / ʌˈntæŋgʌl / Another word for untangle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To free or separate something that is tangled or knotted.

Synonyms & similar words

unscramble extricate unravel ravel unpick unknot disencumber knot disentangle unravel disentangle unsnarl unweave unravel unwind unbraid unriddle unknot unscramble unwrap solve resolve clear unravel loosen extricate separate disencumber disengage

Example sentences

  1. I need to untangle my necklace before I can wear it.
  2. The fisherman untangled his fishing line to cast his lure again.
  3. I had to untangle my headphones before I could listen to music.
  4. The kitten got tangled in the yarn and it took a while to untangle it.
  5. I had to untangle the hose before I could water the plants.

Quotes

  • The greatest challenge in life is being yourself… in a world trying to make you like everyone else.
  • You have to untangle the knot to find the rope's end.
  • The best way to untangle a knotty problem is to study it.

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