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Synonyms of intertwine

14 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for intertwine is lace. Other synonyms of intertwine are twist, twine, lock, entwine and braid. The opposite of intertwine is unravel.

Synonyms and similar words for intertwine

verbTo twine (things) together.

  • entwineTo twist or twine around something (or one another).
  • laceTo interweave items.
  • twineTo weave together.

verbMore synonyms

  • betwineTo twine together; entwine.
  • braidTo weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids.
  • entwistTo twist or wreathe around; entwine.
  • interlaceTo cross one with another.
  • interthreadTo pass (strands of material) over and under one another to create a fabric; (by analogy) to weave long, narrow objects...
  • intertwistTo twist together; to intertwine.
  • interweaveTo combine (things) through weaving.
  • lockTo intertwine or dovetail.
  • raddleTo interweave or twist together.
  • ruddleTo raddle or twist.
  • twistTo join together by twining one part around another.

Opposite of intertwine

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of intertwine

  1. verb To twine (things) together.
  2. verb To connect (things) closely.
  3. verb To become twined together.

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Questions about synonyms of intertwine

What is another word for intertwine?
Intertwine has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lace, twist, twine, lock, entwine, braid, interlace and interweave.
What is the opposite of intertwine?
The opposite of intertwine is unravel.
What does intertwine mean?
Intertwine means to twine (things) together.

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