What is the synonym of unravel?

What is the synonym of unravel?

untangle, disentangle, straighten out, separate out, unsnarl, unknot, unwind, untwist, undo, untie, unkink, unjumble. entangle, tangle. 2'detectives are still trying to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of a wealthy farmer'

What happens when you unravel?

If something such as a plan or system unravels, it breaks up or begins to fail. If you unravel something that is knotted, woven, or knitted, or if it unravels, it becomes one straight piece again or separates into its different threads.

What is something that unravels?

1. Unravel is defined as to solve, untangle or undo, or to become untangled. An example of unravel is to solve a mystery. An example of unravel is to have the threads separate on a sweater. An example of unravel is to untangle a jumble of electrical cords.

What is the noun of unravel?

unravelment. The act of unravelling. The state of being unravelled.

What is the synonym and antonym of unravel?

"unravel the thread" Synonyms: unpick, run, disentangle, ravel out, extricate, ravel, disencumber, untangle, unscramble, unknot. Antonyms: ravel, tangle, knot.

Are ravel and unravel synonyms?

ravelen "to tangle, fray, unweave," from rafel "frayed thread." The seemingly contradictory senses of this word (ravel and unravel are both synonyms and antonyms) are reconciled by its roots in weaving and sewing: as threads become unwoven, they get tangled.

Can you unravel a mystery?

3 verb If you unravel a mystery or puzzle, or if it unravels, it gradually becomes clearer and you can work out the answer to it.

How do you use unravel in a sentence?

Examples of unravel in a Sentence 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.

What is the term interrogation mean?

Definition of interrogation : the act of interrogating someone or something: such as. a : a formal and systematic questioning She conducted a skillful interrogation of the witness.

What part of speech is unravel?

transitive verb unravel

part of speech:	transitive verb
related words:	decipher, explain, fray, interpret, penetrate, puzzle out, solve
part of speech:	intransitive verb
definition:	to become disentangled or unwoven.
related words:	fray, run