Disencumber: meaning, definitions and examples

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disencumber

 

[ dษชsหˆษ›nkสŒmbษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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  • She sought to disencumber herself of outdated beliefs.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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desobrigar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเค•เฅเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช befreien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melepaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwolniฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฃๆ”พใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlivrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ liberar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurtulmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด๋ฐฉํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุฑูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osvobodit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslobodiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃๆ”พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osvoboditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frelsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azad etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.