intertwist

[in-ter-twist] / ˌɪn tərˈtwɪst /

VERB

intertwine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convolute entwine interlace interweave mesh tangle weave

STRONG

associate braid connect criss-cross cross link network relate reticulate

WEAK

interknit intervolve interwind interwreathe

Antonyms

STRONGEST

untangle untwist

STRONG

disconnect dissociate divide part separate

VERB

intertwine/interweave

Synonyms

WEAK

associate braid connect convolute criss-cross cross entwine interknit interlace intervolve interwind interwreathe link mesh network relate reticulate tangle tat weave

Antonyms

WEAK

untwine untwist

VERB

splice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

graft

STRONG

braid entwine hitch interlace intertwine knit marry mate mesh plait tie unite weave wed yoke

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect disjoin divide divorce separate unfasten

WEAK

sever

VERB

tangle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confuse embroil enmesh entangle perplex snarl tie up trap

STRONG

catch coil derange discompose disorganize ensnare entrap hamper implicate interlace interlock interweave involve jam kink mat mesh obstruct ravel twist unbalance upset

WEAK

drag into foul up make a party to mess up mix up muck up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clarify clear up enlighten explain straighten out uncomplicate untangle untwist

WEAK

aid assist calm clear compose free up help let go liberate release

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Max heard it, and in swift response came back again to the dressing-table, took the hair from Jacqueline's hands and began again to intertwist it with the boyish locks.

From Max by Thurston, Katherine Cecil

intertwist

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