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untwist Antonyms

Opposite of untwist

Pinning down the opposite of untwist requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To separate or unwind the twisted, intertwined, or coiled strands or parts of something; to become straight or unwound after being twisted.

Usage Example

"She carefully began to twist the tangled copper wires before connecting them to the terminal."

Strongest
twist
entwine
intertwine
Strong
coil
tangle
wind

Similar words to untwist

Words similar to untwist shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unwind
untwine
uncoil
untangle
unravel
disentangle
straighten
See all synonyms of untwist

• Nearby Words

untuneful
unturned
untwine
untwist
untypical
untypically
ununderstandable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Untwist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/untwist
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