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- [dis-en-kuhm-ber]
- /ˌdɪs ɛnˈkʌm bər/
- /ˌdɪ.sɪnˈk.ʌm.bə(r)/
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- [dis-en-kuhm-ber]
- /ˌdɪs ɛnˈkʌm bər/
Definitions of disencumber word
- verb with object disencumber to free from a burden or other encumbrance; disburden. 1
- noun disencumber Free from or relieve of an encumbrance. 1
- verb disencumber to free from encumbrances 0
- verb transitive disencumber to relieve of a burden; free from a hindrance or annoyance 0
- verb disencumber (Transitive Verb) To remove an encumbrance or burden from (someone or something). 0
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Origin of disencumber
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Middle French desencombrer, equivalent to des- dis-1 + encombrer to encumber
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Parts of speech for Disencumber
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disencumber popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disencumber usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disencumber
verb disencumber
- unload — to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from: to unload a truck; to unload a cart.
- lighten — to become less severe, stringent, or harsh; ease up: Border inspections have lightened recently.
- relieve — to ease or alleviate (pain, distress, anxiety, need, etc.).
- disengage — to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten: to disengage a clutch.
- alleviate — If you alleviate pain, suffering, or an unpleasant condition, you make it less intense or severe.
adjective disencumber
- dumper — to drop or let fall in a mass; fling down or drop heavily or suddenly: Dump the topsoil here.
- out with it — a command to make something known immediately, without missing any details
- get off one's chest — Anatomy. the trunk of the body from the neck to the abdomen; thorax.
- unbosom — to disclose (a confidence, secret, etc.).
- shaker — a person or thing that shakes.
Antonyms for disencumber
verb disencumber
- burden — If you describe a problem or a responsibility as a burden, you mean that it causes someone a lot of difficulty, worry, or hard work.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- encumber — Restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
Top questions with disencumber
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