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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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of disentwine1

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

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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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