Meaning of disentangle in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌdɪsənˈtæŋɡ(ə)l/

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1. Verb

   disentangle

   Definitions

   1. release from entanglement of difficulty

   Examples

   • « I cannot extricate myself from this task »
2. 2. extricate from entanglement

   Examples

   • « Can you disentangle the cord? »

   Antonyms

   • entangle
   • tangle
   • mat
   • snarl
   • entangle
   • tangle
   • mat
   • snarl
3. 3. free from involvement or entanglement

   Examples

   • « How can I disentangle myself from her personal affiars? »
4. 4. separate the tangles of
5. 5. smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb

   Examples

   • « comb your hair before dinner »
   • « comb the wool »