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DISENGAGE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Disengage.

Disengage - as a verb

Release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

Example: "I want to disengage myself from his influence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
withdraw18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
let golet go ofrelease7relinquish22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
engage8

Free or remove obstruction from

Example: "Free a path across the cluttered floor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become free

Example: "In neutral, the gears disengage"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
engage8

Disengage - as a noun

A circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry

Example Sentences

"He tried to disengage himself from the conversation."
"The pilot had to disengage the autopilot and take manual control of the aircraft."
"The company decided to disengage from the project due to budget constraints."
"She slowly disengaged the tangled wires."
"The boxer tried to disengage from his opponent's clinch."
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Word Game Points

Is DISENGAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disengage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISENGAGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DISENGAGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disengage is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISENGAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DISENGAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disengage is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISENGAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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