unravel

Meaning

Verb

  • To separate the threads (of); disentangle.
  • To become separated; to come apart.
  • To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.
  • To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.
  • To become undone; to collapse.

Origin

  • From un- + ravel. Compare Dutch ontrafelen.

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