Results for disentangle

Definitions of disentangle:

part of speech: verb transitive

To free from entanglement or disorder: to unravel: to disengage or set free.

part of speech: verb

To unfold; to unravel; to set free from difficulties or impediments; to extricate.

part of speech: verb transitive

To set free from entanglement or embarrassing connection; clear; extricate; disengage.

part of speech: noun

DISENTANGLEMENT.

Usage examples for disentangle:

• He made extensive schemes, to Solomonson's great concern, whereby he might to a large extent disentangle himself from business. "Marriage", H. G. Wells

• As she was descending to the tomb, Cornelia's veil caught on the steps; when an official offered to disentangle it, the Vestal in a horrified manner bade him desist, as her consecrated character could not endure the profane touch of a man. "Roman Women Woman: In All Ages and in All Countries, Volume 2 (of 10)", Alfred Brittain

• The Directors of the Company wrote to Stuyvesant recommending him to disentangle himself in the best manner possible from the Englishmen whom he had allowed to settle at New Amstel. "Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam", John S. C. Abbott

• I tried to recall what it had felt like to live in civilisation, but all I could remember was how difficult it had been to disentangle ourselves from it. "By Desert Ways to Baghdad", Louisa Jebb