untangle
1 antonym for untangle — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To free something from knots or tangles.
Antonyms
How to use untangle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
untangle a knot
untangle the mess
untangle the situation
Etymology
Formed from un- and tangle.
Full origin of untangle →Frequently asked questions
What does “untangle” mean?
The word “untangle” means to free something from knots or tangles. In plain terms, to undo knots — literal ones or a confusing, tangled-up situation.
How do you pronounce “untangle”?
“Untangle” is pronounced uhn-TANG-guhl (/ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “untangle” in a sentence?
Here is “untangle” used in a sentence: “It took ten minutes to untangle the necklace chain.”
What is another word for “untangle”?
Words with a similar meaning to “untangle” include disentangle, feeze, tease out, unravel and unsnarl.
What is the opposite of “untangle”?
The opposite of “untangle” — its antonyms — is tangle.
What part of speech is “untangle”?
“Untangle” is a verb.
How many meanings does “untangle” have?
“Untangle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to free something from knots or tangles.
