Definitions

1. verb

to untangle or separate something that is twisted or entwined

“The gardener had to disentwine the ivy from the trellis.”

2. verb

to free something from an obligation or association

“The politician tried to disentwine herself from the scandal.”

3. verb

to remove something that is entwined or intertwined

“The couple had to disentwine themselves from their families’ complicated relationships.”

4. noun

the act of untangling or separating something that is twisted or entwined

“The process of disentwine was a tedious and time-consuming task.”