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disembarrass

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dis·em·bar·rass  (dsm-brs)
tr.v. dis·em·bar·rassed, dis·em·bar·rass·ing, dis·em·bar·rass·es
To free from something bothersome or encumbering; relieve.
disem·barrass·ment n.
disembarrass [ˌdɪsɪmˈbærəs]
vb (tr)
1. to free from embarrassment, entanglement, etc.
2. to relieve or rid of something burdensome
disembarrassment  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.disembarrass - relieve from; "Rid the house of pests"
rid, free
cleanse - purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins; "Purgatory is supposed to cleanse you from your sins"
relieve - free from a burden, evil, or distress
smooth out, smooth - free from obstructions; "smooth the way towards peace negotiations"
clear - clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.; "clear the water before it can be drunk"
disinfest - rid of vermin; "The exterminator disinfests the house"
disembody - free from a body or physical form or reality


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" cried Porthos, making strong efforts to disembarrass himself of D'Artagnan, who was wriggling about his back; "you must be mad to run against people in this manner.
The Three Musketeers by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
Lord Lundie strove to disembarrass himself of his accoutrements much as an ill-trained Punch and Judy dog tries to escape backwards through his frilled collar.
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