DISENTHRALL Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

disenthrall

verb

ˌdis-in-ˈthrȯl

variants also disenthral

Definition of disenthrall

as in to free

to set free (as from slavery or confinement) we must disenthrall ourselves from time-honored ways of doing things, or we will never progress as a society

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Prosecutors said Asora shot MacNeil after MacNeil freed himself.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
And studies do suggest AI tools that make workers more efficient are freeing up time.

— Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of free

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Those funds will help animals like Violet, a 7-year-old sheep dog mix rescued from South LA's shelter; Harper, rescued from a homeless encampment; and Claurese, surrendered when her family couldn't afford her medical bills.

— Joy Benedict, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Rajab survived the initial fire and pleaded on the phone for hours with Palestinian paramedics to come rescue her.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rescue

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In 2020, DirecTV and AT&T struck a deal with Charter, not so much to liberate Dodgers fans as to help the parties maintain a shrinking base of subscribers amid a proliferation of video options.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
No need to spiral; the clarity can ultimately liberate you from these unnecessary financial burdens.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of liberate

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The team has appeared comfortable all offseason — after re-signing Singleton and Strnad in free agency and releasing fellow veteran Dre Greenlaw — relying on this young, developing cast to fill the depth positions.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The district has released a set of maps, outlining the potential changes.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of release

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Andre Blake saved two shots for Philadelphia, which has won four in a row under 37-year-old interim coach Ryan Richter after Bradley Carnell was let go in late May.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Messi had a shot saved at the beginning of the second half, but Palacios then sparked a move from one side of the pitch to the other as Nashville restored its lead in the 49th minute and seized control of the game.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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