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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The ruling released Thursday also frees up federal funding that already had been approved but not distributed to homeless service organizations in Los Angeles.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Blavin initiated a rescue deal that freed all 2,100 beagles from Ridglan Farms, according to the release.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of free

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Her first stop was the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, a non-profit wildlife hospital and sanctuary dedicated to rescuing Florida’s native species, from bald eagles to bobcats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Reading the book is like watching one of those mothers who lift up a car to rescue their child from underneath.

— Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of rescue

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We were taught by a gruff cockney called Fred Waring, who had participated in the D-Day landings in a regiment that had fought its way across Europe towards Berlin and liberated the concentration camp at Belsen.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
And by engaging with these powerful militaries, the group reinforced its self-image as a major regional player that was uniquely capable of liberating the Muslim world from corrupting American and Israeli influence.

— April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of liberate

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Regardless, any diplomatic efforts that pause the fighting and release the choke hold on global energy supplies are just the beginning.

— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
Roll it along your hands, wrists, neck or shoulders for a few minutes to boost circulation, release tension and find your focus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of release

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Trump already faces opposition to the Iran war among many in his own Republican Party, but trying to find a face-saving way to end it quickly could anger allies, too.

— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
Many outsiders are looking to Herbert to save the franchise from an abysmal season not many projected.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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