verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To free from incumbrance. transitive
2. 2
   To remove a burden, load or charge from. transitive

Antonyms

All antonyms

encumber

Etymology

From un- + encumber.

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