disembarrass

American  

[dis-em-bar-uhs] / ˌdɪs ɛmˈbær əs /

verb (used with object)

1. to disentangle or extricate from something troublesome, embarrassing, or the like.

2. to relieve; rid.

3. to free from embarrassment.

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disembarrass British  

/ ˌdɪsɪmˈbærəs /

verb

1. to free from embarrassment, entanglement, etc

2. to relieve or rid of something burdensome

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Other Word Forms

• disembarrassment noun

Etymology

Origin of disembarrass

First recorded in 1720–30; dis- ¹ + embarrass

Example Sentences

After making his descent into the ditch, Holtspur came to a halt—to disembarrass himself of the unbecoming garments that impeded the action of his arms and limbs.

From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne

To disembarrass myself from my seeming rudeness as politely as possible, I bowed to his gaze, and said inquiringly: ‘I have the honor to address Mr. Mundt?’

From The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, June 1844 Volume 23, Number 6 by Clark, Lewis Gaylord

Philosophers, blinded by their theological prejudices, in order to disembarrass themselves, have gone so far as to pretend that beasts have no feelings!

From Superstition In All Ages (1732) Common Sense by Knoop, Anna

Perhaps if the ships of war should proceed directly to Rhode Island, it will be best for them to disembarrass themselves of their transports, and send them into the Delaware as in the other case.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) by Various

I 'm doubting whether there was anyone to disembarrass that flyman of yours of your luggage.

From The Lady Paramount by Harland, Henry