disembarrass

verb

ˌdis-əm-ˈber-əs How to pronounce disembarrass (audio)
Definition of disembarrassnext
as in to free
to set free from entanglement or difficulty still struggling to disembarrass herself of the emotional baggage of a failed relationship

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How does the verb disembarrass differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of disembarrass are disencumber, disentangle, extricate, and untangle. While all these words mean "to free from what binds or holds back," disembarrass suggests a release from something that impedes or hinders.

disembarrassed herself of her advisers

When might disencumber be a better fit than disembarrass?

In some situations, the words disencumber and disembarrass are roughly equivalent. However, disencumber implies a release from something that clogs or weighs down.

an article disencumbered of jargon

How do disentangle and untangle relate to one another, in the sense of disembarrass?

Both disentangle and untangle suggest painstaking separation of a thing from other things.

disentangling fact from fiction
untangle a web of deceit

When is it sensible to use extricate instead of disembarrass?

The words extricate and disembarrass are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, extricate implies the use of care or ingenuity in freeing from a difficult position or situation.

extricated himself from financial difficulties

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disembarrass
  1. free
  2. save
  3. liberate
  4. redeem
  5. extricate
Verb
  • By eliminating or at least reducing manual, error-prone processes, these applications free up finance teams to focus on strategic initiatives like scaling operations and optimizing capital allocation.
    — Carlos Vega, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But the original poster disagreed, arguing that the line was in fact freeing.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of free
Verb
  • California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • If projections around the tariffs’ impact are correct, then getting some shopping done now could save you time and money later.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of save
Verb
  • The policies announced on Liberation Day seem unlikely to liberate investors and business folk from their fears.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Avoiding the dilemma of either yielding to Russian nuclear threats and allowing the loss of NATO territory or risking nuclear escalation in attempting to liberate NATO territory would require conventional defenses capable of halting a Russian incursion at the border.
    — Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of liberate
Verb
  • Customers may redeem a free Ben & Jerry's scoop of their choice, cone included, at any participating Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop on Free Cone Day.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Raise your status to redeem better bonuses and discounts for traveling. NHL fans can find a Hat Trick Jackpot.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of redeem
Verb
  • He was then extricated from the vehicle by a SWAT team after drones were used to assess the situation, according to police.
    — Chris Spargo, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Another man had to be extricated from the vehicle and died at the accident scene, according to police.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of extricate
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“Disembarrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disembarrass. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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