Disentangle vs. Untangle
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Difference Between Disentangle and Untangle
Disentangleverb
(transitive) To free something from entanglement; to extricate or unknot.
I had to disentangle him from his own shoelaces.Untangleverb
(transitive) To remove tangles or knots from.
With gentle combing, untangle your hair.Disentangleverb
(transitive) To unravel; to separate into discrete components or units.
Untangleverb
To remove confusion or mystery from.
It took a while, but he finally untangled the problem.Disentangleverb
(intransitive) To become free or untangled.
Untangleverb
release from entanglement of difficulty;
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Disentangleverb
release from entanglement of difficulty;
I cannot extricate myself from this taskUntangleverb
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of;
the sweater unravelledDisentangleverb
extricate from entanglement;
Can you disentangle the cord?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;
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