EXTRICATE


Meaning of EXTRICATE in English

v. Function: verb

1

Synonyms: KNOW 4, difference, differentiate, discern, discrepate, discriminate, distinguish, separate, sever, severalize

2 to free from an undesirable situation or condition FF1C; extricate himself from financial difficulties FF1E;

Synonyms: clear, clear away, discumber, disembarrass, disembroil, disencumber, disentangle, disentwine, unentangle, unscramble, untangle, untie, untwine

Related Words: unravel; abstract, detach, disengage; disburden, disemburden; deliver, disinvolve, free, liberate, release, rescue; resolve

Contrasted Words: embroil, entangle, tangle; clog, fetter, hog-tie, manacle, shackle, trammel; block, hamper, hinder, impede, obstruct

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