Synonyms of unravel

Verb

1. unravel, unknot, unscramble, untangle, unpick, undo

usage: become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of; "unravel the thread"

2. ravel, unravel, ravel out, disentangle, unsnarl, straighten out

usage: disentangle; "can you unravel the mystery?"

3. run, unravel, disintegrate

usage: become undone; "the sweater unraveled"

Definition and meaning of unravel (Dictionary)