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disencumber

[ dis-en-kuhm-ber ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to free from a burden or other encumbrance; disburden.
Synonyms: unburden, disembarrass, disentangle

disencumber

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈkʌmbə /

1590–1600; < Middle French desencombrer, equivalent to des- dis- ¹ + encombrer to encumber

But before Daly could disencumber himself of his weapons and costume, Helen entered the hall.

A single stroke would thus disencumber Rome of both the heretical doctor and the heretical university.

I could disencumber myself of my fetters, except my neck collar and its pendent chain.

Whoever wishes to travel should first strive to disencumber himself of what is artificial, and then he will get on capitally.

That also allowed them time to disencumber the road behind them and clear away their fragments.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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