verb
1.
Synonyms: know 4, difference, differentiate, discern, discrepate, discriminate, distinguish, separate, sever, severalize
2.
to free from an undesirable situation or condition
extricate himself from financial difficulties
Synonyms: clear, clear away, discumber, disembarrass, disembroil, disencumber, disentangle, disentwine, unentangle, unscramble, untangle, untie, untwine
Related Word: unravel; abstract, detach, disengage; disburden, disemburden; deliver, disinvolve, free, liberate, release, rescue; resolve
Contrasted words: embroil, entangle, tangle; clog, fetter, hog-tie, manacle, shackle, trammel; block, hamper, hinder, impede, obstruct