unsnarl

[uhn-snahrl]

verb (used with object)

1. to bring out of a snarled snarl condition; disentangle.

unsnarl

/ ʌnˈsnɑːl /

verb

1. (tr) to free from a snarl or tangle

Word History and Origins

Origin of unsnarl¹

First recorded in 1545–55; un- ² + snarl ²

Example Sentences

When, in Season 3, Storer and his writers opted to slow things down a bit, to pull each character aside and unsnarl the welter of emotions that fueled the Bear’s kitchen, some viewers were disappointed.

From Los Angeles Times

—The supply chain kinks that caused shortages coming out of the pandemic got unsnarled.

From Seattle Times

But Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested that higher inflation was likely “transitory’’ and would ease once global supply chain bottlenecks unsnarled.

From Seattle Times

Many supply chains have also unsnarled, helping reduce the costs of imported goods and parts.

From Washington Times

Many supply chains have unsnarled, helping lower the costs of imported goods and parts.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• detach 
• disengage 
• emancipate 
• extricate 
• unravel 
• unscramble 
• untangle 
• untie