wizzen

/ˈwɪzən/

Definitions

1. verb

to become disentangled or separated, especially of hair or fibers

“The wet wool began to wizzen as it dried in the sun.”

2. verb

to fall or come out in loose threads or fibers

“The old sweater started to wizzen after it was washed.”

3. verb

to lose coherence or fall apart

“The argument began to wizzen as the participants started to disagree.”

Synonyms

  • disentangle
  • separate

Antonyms

  • entangle
  • tangle