Knot and Untangle

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Knot

Knot verb - To twist together into a usually confused mass.
Usage example: the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Untangle is an antonym for knot.
Nearby Words: knotty, knotting

Untangle

Untangle verb - To separate the various strands of.
Usage example: gently untangled the baby's hair
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Knot is an antonym for untangle.
Nearby Word: untangling
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Both words in one sentence

  • Closet Shuffle To keep the parties secret until the right time, they all shove all of their guests into the Ricardos' tiny closet—giving them a huge human knot to untangle at the end of the episode.
    Source: Closet Shuffle
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