DISENGAGE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

disengage

verb

ˌdis-in-ˈgāj

Definition of disengage

as in to liberate

to set free from entanglement or difficulty sought to disengage myself from the embarrassing situation

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Recent Examples of disengage There is a more optimistic alternative — assuming a new incentive structure that disengages problem-solving and theorem-proving from jobs, advancement, and recognition. — Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 As a result, Said grew up rather politically disengaged and with no real connection to his identity. — Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026 Leo keeps ignoring opportunities to disengage; Z takes an outsized interest in George’s well-being. — Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 If the missing person isn’t found, the search will eventually turn into a recovery, at which point the Coast Guard will disengage because the agency does not do body recoveries. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disengage

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disengage

Verb

While reminiscing during the July reunion, a reflective Epstein described feeling liberated after the Cubs returned from Cleveland with the World Series trophy in hand.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
After Ukrainian forces liberated it, Kozatske gradually came under siege by drones as the war turned increasingly technological.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of liberate

Verb

Schultz, who needed to be extricated, was later pronounced dead at Franciscan Health Crown Point, police said.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
By the time officers arrived, Kansas City Fire Department crews were already trying to extricate Bruette from the Volkswagen.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of extricate

Verb

An award delivered after a research team has dispersed may come too late to save the work.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Wash it down with a Bürgenbräu, the resort's in-house beer that's brewed nearby, and be sure to save room for dessert, which has to be the Black Forest cake.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of save

Verb

The plot of Godzilla Minus Zero is a whirl of characters trying to redeem themselves for their past mistakes, or feeling so much anger toward an aggressor that their own moral compasses go awry.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
The card technically earns Citi ThankYou® Points that can be redeemed for cash back or used for travel, including transfers to Citi's hotel and airline partners.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of redeem

Verb

In addition to releasing the academic papers, Polson is also scheduled to teach two business classes at the University of Chicago this fall.

— TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
The county Medical Examiner’s Office is reviving that case and those of four other youths who remain unidentified in death, releasing forensic sketches that may bring new clues forward.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of release

Verb

Two American sailors and their two dogs were rescued after five months at sea in the Pacific in 2017.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Supporters have been clamoring for these costs to be counted for years, arguing that drastic changes must immediately be implemented to rescue production in California.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026