unsnarl vs tease

tease vs unsnarl

unsnarl is not a noun while tease is a noun.

unsnarl and tease both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
unsnarl	No	No	Yes	No
tease	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, tease is a hyponym of unsnarl; that is, tease is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than unsnarl:

unsnarl: extricate from entanglement
tease: disentangle and raise the fibers of

Other hyponyms of unsnarl include loosen, tease apart, ravel, ravel out, unravel.

unsnarl (noun)	tease (noun)
	the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
	someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
	a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

unsnarl (verb)	tease (verb)
extricate from entanglement	ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
	harass with persistent criticism or carping
	mock or make fun of playfully
	separate the fibers of
	disentangle and raise the fibers of
	raise the nap of (fabrics)
	tear into pieces
	annoy persistently
	to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them

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