disentwine

[ dis-en-twahyn ]

verb (used with or without object)

, dis·en·twined, dis·en·twin·ing.

1. to bring or come out of an entwined or intertwined state; untwine.

disentwine

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈtwaɪn /

verb

1. to become or cause to become untwined; unwind

Word History and Origins

Origin of disentwine¹

First recorded in 1805–15; dis- ¹ + entwine

Example Sentences

Norman gathered the boy up, and as soon as he could disentwine his little arms from about his neck, turned him toward Keith.

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