disentangle meaning and definition

DISENTANGLE verb

Definition of disentangle (verb)

1. release from entanglement of difficulty
   • "I cannot extricate myself from this task"
   • synonyms: disencumber, extricate, untangle
2. extricate from entanglement
   • "Can you disentangle the cord?"
   • synonyms: straighten out, unsnarl
   • antonym: entangle
3. free from involvement or entanglement
   • "How can I disentangle myself from her personal affairs?"
   • synonyms: disembroil, disinvolve
4. separate the tangles of
   • synonyms: unwind
5. smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb
   • "comb your hair before dinner"; "comb the wool"
   • synonyms: comb, comb out