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extricate
[ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt]
verb
desencravar
1.
to free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty
He managed to extricate himself from the tangled rope.
Ele conseguiu se desencravar da corda emaranhada.
2.
to remove or extract with effort
The rescue team worked to extricate the trapped miners.
A equipe de resgate trabalhou para desencravar os mineiros presos.
3.
to disengage oneself from a difficult situation or relationship
She tried to extricate herself from the awkward conversation.
Ela tentou se desencravar da conversa constrangedora.
Synonyms
free
extract
liberate
disengage
rescue
untangle
Antonyms
trap
ensnare
entangle
constrain
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desencravar
most common term
General Brazilian
livrar
alternative, more informal
Portugal
libertar
more commonly used in European Portuguese
Portugal
desembaraçar
less frequent but valid alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
extricate oneself from a tight spot
extricate from a difficult situation
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