disembarrass
Americanverb (used with object)
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to disentangle or extricate from something troublesome, embarrassing, or the like.
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to relieve; rid.
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to free from embarrassment.
verb
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to free from embarrassment, entanglement, etc
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to relieve or rid of something burdensome
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The conflict of dignity with the respect due to royalty makes up a very intricate code of conduct and manner of which the possessor cannot always disembarrass himself, even in the society of his equals.
From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Charles James Lever
As to Charles, she had consulted him how best to disembarrass herself of the attentions of Mr. Mosely, who was really become a persecutor.
From One Of Them by Charles James Lever
It was in reality rather as a jest, and to disembarrass himself of the importunities of Morelos, that Hidalgo bestowed this singular and important commission.
From The Tiger Hunter by Mayne Reid
It would also disembarrass the king of a dangerous enemy; though of all the motives, inspiring Scarthe to the act, this was perhaps the weakest.
From The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid
But now he was perfectly free to disembarrass himself of a trouble which had so seriously threatened his peace.
From A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories by William Dean Howells
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