Detangle vs. Disentangle

Detangle vs. Disentangle — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Detangle and Disentangle

Detangleverb

(transitive) To disentangle, remove tangles from (especially hair).

Disentangleverb

(transitive) To free something from entanglement; to extricate or unknot.

I had to disentangle him from his own shoelaces.

Disentangleverb

(transitive) To unravel; to separate into discrete components or units.

Disentangleverb

(intransitive) To become free or untangled.

Disentangleverb

release from entanglement of difficulty;

I cannot extricate myself from this task

Disentangleverb

extricate from entanglement;

Can you disentangle the cord?
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Disentangleverb

free from involvement or entanglement;

How can I disentangle myself from her personal affiars?

Disentangleverb

separate the tangles of

Disentangleverb

smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb;

comb your hair before dinnercomb the wool