intertwist

in·ter·twist

verb \-ˈtwist\

Definition of INTERTWIST

: intertwine

— in·ter·twist \ˈin-tər-ˌtwist\ noun

Examples of INTERTWIST

1. <intertwisted the cables in his roommate's entertainment system just out of spite>
2. <the tree's intertwisted roots seemed to extend forever>

First Known Use of INTERTWIST

circa 1659

Related to INTERTWIST

Synonyms: enlace, entwine, implicate [archaic], interlace, intertwine, interweave, inweave, lace, ply, twist, weave, wreathe, writhe

Antonyms: disentangle, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist

Related Words: braid, plait, plat, pleach; blend, fuse, join, link, mix

Near Antonyms: disentangle, uncoil, untangle, untwine, unwind

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Rhymes with INTERTWIST

catechist, coexist, dadaist, exorcist, preexist