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untwine

/ˈənˌtwaɪn/

Other forms: untwined; untwining; untwines

Definitions of untwine
  1. verb
    undo what has been twined together
    untwine the strings”
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    Antonyms:
    enlace, entwine, interlace, intertwine, lace, twine
    spin,wind, or twist together
    twine
    make by twisting together or intertwining
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    type of:
    straighten, straighten out
    make straight
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