untie

/ʌnˈtaɪ/
/ənˈtaɪ/
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Other forms: untied; untying; unties

Definitions of untie
  1. verb
    cause to become loose
    “untie the knot”
    synonyms: loosen, undo
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    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    undo the ties of
    “They untied the prisoner”
    synonyms: unbrace, unlace
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    antonyms:
    tie
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    types:
    unloose, unloosen
    loosen the ties of
    unlash
    untie the lashing of
    type of:
    undo
    cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
Pronunciation
US
/ʌnˈtaɪ/
UK
/ənˈtaɪ/
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