unravel

verb

1. 1

   To separate the threads (of); disentangle.

   “Mother couldn't unravel the ball of wool after the cat had played with it.”

2. 2

   (of threads, etc.) To become separated; (of something woven, knitted, etc.) to come apart.

3. 3

   To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.

   “to unravel a mystery”

4. 4

   To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.

   “to unravel the broad consensus which was created”

5. 5

   To become undone; to collapse.