disimprison

[dis-im-priz-uh n]

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verb (used with object)

to release from imprisonment.

Origin of disimprison

First recorded in 1605–15; dis-¹ + imprison

Related formsdis·im·pris·on·ment, noun

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Related Words for disimprison

liberate, extricate, oust, acquit, pardon, expel, dismiss, release, exonerate, parole, rescue, clear, relieve, discharge, save, ransom, unbind, loose, deliver, manumit

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Historical Examples of disimprison

Let us be swift, in Friedrich's own manner; and try to disimprison the small portions of essential!
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XVIII. (of XXI.)
Thomas Carlyle