Definition of 'unravel'

Verb

1. become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of; "unravel the thread"
      Synonyms: unknot unscramble untangle unpick
      Antonyms: ravel tangle knot ravel tangle knot
2. disentangle; "can you unravel the mystery?"
      Synonyms: ravel ravel out
      Antonyms: ravel tangle knot
3. become undone; "the sweater unraveled"
      Synonyms: run

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