unravel
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verb \ˌən-ˈra-vəl\Definition of UNRAVEL
transitive verb
1
a : to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle b : to cause to come apart by or as if by separating the threads of
2
: to resolve the intricacy, complexity, or obscurity of : clear up <unravel a mystery>
intransitive verb
: to become unraveled
See Examples of UNRAVEL
- Scientists are still unraveling the secrets of DNA.
- Their plans unraveled when she lost her job.
- His frequent absences from home caused his marriage to unravel.
- I feel like my life is unraveling.
First Known Use of UNRAVEL
1603
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