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to disembarrass

to disembarrass

1 9.9
To free a person or thing from an unwanted burden like debts
  • verb
  • /ˌdɪsɪmˈbærəs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : liberar
  • I need to disembarrass myself from this heavy workload.

Examples

  • The reforms were meant to disembarrass the government of unnecessary regulations.

  • She worked hard to disembarrass the organization of its outdated equipment.

  • He hoped to disembarrass himself of debts before starting his new business.

  • She was disembarrassed of her old clothes.

  • She needed to disembarrass herself from the responsibilities of managing the event.

  • He worked hard to disembarrass the team of the negative attitudes that were affecting their performance.

  • To achieve his goals, he had to disembarrass himself of old habits that were holding him back.

Synonyms

to rid of
vsto disembarrass
∞ 3.0

To free someone from something harmful or unwanted

is focused on removing a specific unwanted thing rather than broader burdens
to release
vsto disembarrass
∞ 1.8

To let someone or something go free from being held

is used for removing troublesome burdens rather than only physical confinement
to relieve
vsto disembarrass
201 3.2

Free someone from a duty or responsibility

is used for freeing from general troublesome or burdensome matters, not only duties
to rid
vsto disembarrass
98 2.3

Make someone or something free of an unwanted thing

is used for removing an unwanted person or thing rather than burdens in general
to disengage
vsto disembarrass
82 5.3

To stop being part of or connected to something

focuses on ending a connection or involvement rather than removing burdensome troubles
to extricate
vsto disembarrass
22 7.6

Free a person or thing from something that traps them

often applies to physical entrapment or limits rather than general burdens
to disassociate
vsto disembarrass
16 7.0

To end a connection with a person, group, or idea

is about removing burdens rather than simply ending a connection
to untangle
vsto disembarrass
12 4.9

To free someone from a difficult or confusing situation

is broader, covering burdensome matters beyond just complex problems
to free
vsto disembarrass
12 1.0

To remove something unwanted from a place or person

is used for removing troublesome or burdensome items rather than general obstructions
to unchain
vsto disembarrass
6 4.1

Remove chains and other things that hold someone so they are free

applies to chains or heavy physical restraints more than general burdens
to unshackle
vsto disembarrass
5 6.5

Free someone or something from limits and control

targets burdensome troubles rather than restrictions or limits
to unbind
vsto disembarrass
3 6.4

To free something by untying ropes or cords

is about removing burdensome troubles rather than literal tying or binding
to disentangle
vsto disembarrass
3 5.8

To free a person or thing from a difficult situation

focuses on freeing from burdensome troubles rather than only untangling complexity
to untether
vsto disembarrass
1 6.2

To free someone or something from limits so they can act more freely

focuses on burdens rather than removing attachments or limits
to disenthrall
vsto disembarrass
  • Archaic
1 9.9

To free someone from control or false ideas

is about relief from burdens instead of escape from control or illusion
to disburden
vsto disembarrass
9.0

To take away heavy things and worries from someone or something

is used for freeing from troublesome or unwanted things, not only burdens
to disencumber
vsto disembarrass
  • Archaic
9.9

To free someone or something from a problem that makes things hard

is broader, applies to any troublesome or unwanted matter not only obstacles
to disembroil
vsto disembarrass
  • Formal
9.9

To free a person or thing from a difficult situation

is about freeing from burdens rather than only ending involvement in complications
to ungrip
vsto disembarrass
7.5

To let go of a strong feeling or control that holds you back

is broader, focusing on burdensome troubles not only strong influence or emotion

Antonyms

to encumber
9 7.6

To make it difficult for someone or something to act

How Free

to emancipate
  • Formal
23 7.0
to liberate
104 4.3
to free
337 1.0
to disembarrass
  • Archaic
1 9.9
to relieve
166 2.3
to ease
305 2.1

Surface Forms

disembarrass infinitive
disembarrassed past
disembarrassed past participle
disembarrassing present participle
disembarrasses third person singular

Morphology

disembarrass = embarrass (semi-transparent) = dis + embarrass

Formed by productive prefix 'dis-' (meaning removal) + 'embarrass', but the modern sense often generalizes to 'free from a burden' rather than strictly 'remove embarrassment', so learners may not infer the exact meaning.

Etymology

Disembarrass comes from French parts dis- meaning 'remove' and embarrass meaning 'to block' or 'to burden', which is related to English bar and barrier. So to disembarrass someone or something is to 'take away a block or burden' and free them from trouble.