Synonyms of untangles

untangles

verb

present tense third-person singular of untangle

1

as in unravels

to separate the various strands of

gently untangled the baby's hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unravels
• disentangles
• untwists
• unweaves
• frays
• ravels (out)
• smooths
• untwines
• unbraids
• unsnarls
• unties
• unlays
• undoes
• unrolls
• unwinds
• uncoils
• straightens (out)
• frets
• unlaces
• unknots
• unstrings
• unthreads

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• entangles
• tangles
• snarls
• ties
• winds
• knots
• plies
• splices
• laces
• braids
• plaits

2

as in frees

to set free from entanglement or difficulty

I was finally able to untangle myself from my credit problems

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frees
• liberates
• disentangles
• saves
• extricates
• redeems
• disengages
• rescues
• releases
• clears
• cuts loose
• disembarrasses
• unties
• unburdens
• unravels
• delivers
• disburdens
• untwines
• disencumbers
• unsnarls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hinders
• impedes
• entangles
• blocks
• obstructs
• embroils
• hampers
• weighs
• loads
• burdens
• encumbers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of untangles

Swift’s voice sounds steadier too, as her tone rises above the backing vocals and more coherently untangles her frustrations. — Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Bellamy and Evans’ prenup could now take center stage as the couple untangles their finances. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

The film, without proving didactic, untangles the complications of finding appropriate care for someone with her cognitive disabilities, as Emily and Bob struggle with a healthcare system that isn’t set up to support people like her. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026