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Synonyms & Similar Words
disentangle
untangle
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unfold
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straighten
clarify
explain
interpret
decipher
decode
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analyze
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destroy
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ruin
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ravage
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plunder
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despoil
lay bare
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lay open
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Meaning of Unravel
According to Merriam-Webster, "unravel" means to become or cause something to become undone or to come apart, or to solve or explain something that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "unravel" as to become loose or to make something loose, or to find the answer to a problem or mystery.
- The Oxford Dictionary states that "unravel" means to become untangled or to make something untangled, or to explain or solve something that is complicated or puzzling.
Example Uses
- The detective worked tirelessly to unravel the mystery of the missing jewels.
- The threads of the sweater began to unravel, leaving a hole in the fabric.
- After months of research, the scientist was finally able to unravel the secrets of the ancient civilization.
- The complex plot of the novel began to unravel as the characters' motivations were revealed.
- The hikers had to unravel the tangled ropes to set up their campsite.