Disencumber: meaning, definitions and examples
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disencumber
[ dษชsหษnkสmbษr ]
to relieve burden
To disencumber means to remove or free oneself from something that is burdensome or obstructive. This can involve releasing oneself from responsibilities, constraints, or physical objects that weigh one down. The act of disencumbering often leads to a sense of liberation and ease. The term can be applied in various contexts, including emotional, physical, and metaphorical scenarios.
Synonyms
free, liberate, release, unburden.
Examples of usage
- She sought to disencumber herself of outdated beliefs.
- The organization worked to disencumber the community from financial debts.
- He needed time to disencumber his mind from daily stresses.
Translations
Translations of the word "disencumber" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desobrigar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเฅเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช befreien
๐ฎ๐ฉ melepaskan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฒัะปัะฝะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ uwolniฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่งฃๆพใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉlivrer
๐ช๐ธ liberar
๐น๐ท kurtulmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํด๋ฐฉํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญุฑูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ osvobodit
๐ธ๐ฐ oslobodiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่งฃๆพ
๐ธ๐ฎ osvoboditi
๐ฎ๐ธ frelsa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแฌแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ azad etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ liberar
Etymology
The word 'disencumber' originates from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the root word 'encumber', which comes from the Old French 'encumber' meaning 'to hinder' or 'to obstruct'. The root 'encumber' itself has roots in the Latin word 'incumbere', meaning 'to lie upon' or 'to press upon'. This historical context emphasizes the idea of burdens or weights that are placed upon someone or something. The transformation into 'disencumber' effectively conveys the opposite of encumbering, suggesting a removal or a clearing away. The term has been part of the English lexicon since the early 17th century and has been used in various contexts, including legal, emotional, and practical applications.