disencumber

[ dis-en-kuhm-ber ]

verb (used with object)

1. to free from a burden or other encumbrance; disburden.

   Synonyms: unburden, disembarrass, disentangle

disencumber

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈkʌmbə /

verb

1. tr to free from encumbrances

Derived Forms

• ˌdisenˈcumberment, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disencumber¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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