Detangle vs. Disentangle

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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 taskDisentangleverb
extricate from entanglement;
Can you disentangle the cord?ADVERTISEMENT
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