
Disentangle
Literal Use
Used for actual physical entanglements like ropes, wires, or hair.
He worked patiently to disentangle the fishing line.
Metaphoric Complexity
Often used metaphorically for puzzles, problems, or complex situations needing solutions.
The detective needed to disentangle the web of lies.
Non-physical Obstacles
Can refer to non-physical things that are difficult, like emotions or ideas.
They attempted to disentangle their feelings before continuing the discussion.
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ExtricateScrewSimplifyTangleUnravelWind
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