Alberto heard the sound of the lock disengaging.
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Disengaging
Synonyms for "disengaging" (130 found)
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isolateleavelooseloosenmove backpartprypull awaypull backpull outremoveretireretreatrun backsegregateseparatesequesterset apartset asideset free
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shake offshut offsplitstand aloofstand apartstand asidestand backstep asidesubtracttake offtear loosethrow offthrow outunbarunbindunboltunbuckleunbuttonunchainunclaspunclutteruncoupleundounfastenunfetterunglueunhookunknotunlaceunlatchunleashunlockunlooseunloosenunravelunscrambleunsnarlunstickunstrapuntangleuntieunyokeweigh anchor
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The country has consistently emphasized that a lasting resolution can only be achieved through disengaging and reducing the number of troops from all remaining friction points.
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In a minute or two whe sould bo up to Amy; but already she was rather shrinking from her high purpose, and she hoped that Amy would not be in her most disengaging mood; hoped that she would not, as usual, draw down the shutters of her body over her soul.
Source: wiktionary
As predicted, overall, across the two weeks, Americans reportedly experienced more disengaging emotions (e.g., pride in self, feelings of self-confidence, anger, and frustration) than engaging emotions (e.g., friendly feelings, respect, shame, and guilt).
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