Synonyms of ravelling

Noun


1. raveling, ravelling, fiber, fibre

usage: a bit of fiber that has become separated from woven fabric

Verb


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

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

2. ravel, tangle, knot, intertwine, twine, entwine, enlace, interlace, lace

usage: tangle or complicate; "a ravelled story"

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