Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ravel
verb
/ˈrævəl/
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Definition
To tangle or become entangled.
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Examples
- She tried to ravel the yarn but ended up making a bigger knot.
- The mystery began to ravel as more clues were discovered.
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Meaning
Ravel refers to the process of tangling something or making it more complex, or it can mean to undo something that is woven or knotted.
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Synonyms
- entangle
- tangle
- unravel
- complexify