disentangle

[ dis-en-tang-guhl ]
/ ˌdɪs ɛnˈtæŋ gəl /
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verb (used with or without object), dis·en·tan·gled, dis·en·tan·gling.

to free or become free from entanglement; untangle; extricate (often followed by from).

Origin of disentangle

First recorded in 1590–1600; dis-1 + entangle

OTHER WORDS FROM disentangle

dis·en·tan·gle·ment, noun dis·en·tan·gler, noun

Words nearby disentangle

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Words related to disentanglement

delivery, salvage, recovery, relief, disconnection, separation, withdrawal, ransom, saving, redemption, feat, reclamation, heroism, liberation, exploit, emancipation, deliverance, release, performance, salvation

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British Dictionary definitions for disentanglement

disentangle
/ (ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡəl) /

verb

to release or become free from entanglement or confusion
(tr) to unravel or work out

Derived forms of disentangle

disentanglement, noun