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Meaning of disentangle in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  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 »

    Derived terms

    • disentanglement
    • extrication
    • unsnarling
    • untangling
  2. 2. extricate from entanglement

    Examples

    • « Can you disentangle the cord? »

    Antonyms

    • entangle
    • tangle
    • mat
    • snarl
    • entangle
    • tangle
    • mat
    • snarl

    Derived terms

    • disentanglement
    • extrication
    • unsnarling
    • untangling
  3. 3. free from involvement or entanglement

    Examples

    • « How can I disentangle myself from her personal affiars? »

    Derived terms

    • disentanglement
    • extrication
    • unsnarling
    • untangling
  4. 4. separate the tangles of

    Derived terms

    • disentanglement
    • extrication
    • unsnarling
    • untangling
  5. 5. smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb

    Examples

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

    Derived terms

    • comb
    • comb-out
    • combing
    • disentanglement
    • extrication
    • teasing
    • unsnarling
    • untangling

Browse dictionary

  • disengagement
  • disengage
  • disenfranchisement
  • disenfranchised
  • disentangle
  • disentangled
  • disentanglement
  • disentangler
  • disequilibrium
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