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Untangle Definition & Meaning

untangle
verb
  1. release from entanglement of difficulty; "I cannot extricate myself from this task"
  2. become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of; "unravel the thread"

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Frequently asked questions

What does untangle mean?
release from entanglement of difficulty; "I cannot extricate myself from this task" become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of; "unravel the thread"
What part of speech is untangle?
Untangle is a verb.
How many definitions does untangle have?
Untangle has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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