Disentangle vs. Untangle

Disentangle vs. Untangle — Is There a Difference?
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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;

I cannot extricate myself from this task
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Disentangleverb

release from entanglement of difficulty;

I cannot extricate myself from this task

Untangleverb

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of;

the sweater unravelled

Disentangleverb

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;

comb your hair before dinnercomb the wool
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