unravel meaning and definition

UNRAVEL verb

Definition of unravel (verb)

1. become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
   • "unravel the thread"
   • synonyms: unknot, unpick, unscramble, untangle
   • antonym: knot
2. disentangle
   • "can you unravel the mystery?"
   • synonyms: ravel, ravel out
   • antonym: knot
3. become undone
   • "the sweater unraveled"
   • synonyms: run