disenthrall

[ dis-en-thrawl ]

verb (used with object)

1. to free from bondage; liberate:

   to be disenthralled from morbid fantasies.

Other Words From

• disen·thrallment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disenthrall¹

First recorded in 1635–45; dis- ¹ + enthrall

Example Sentences

We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our country.

From Time

We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our Country.

From Project Gutenberg

An event was soon to happen, well calculated to disenthrall him.

From Project Gutenberg

We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our country.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• acquit
• clear
• discharge
• dismiss
• extricate
• pardon
• parole
• release
• relieve
• rescue
• save