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Vinony

disengage

verb

  1. to release from something that engages or involves
  2. to release or detach oneself : withdraw
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsɪŋˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/

noun

Etymology: From Middle French désengager ; dis- + engage.

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

verb

Etymology: From Middle French désengager ; dis- + engage.

  1. To release or loosen from something that binds, entangles, holds, or interlocks.

    “Diſingaging myſelf then from his embrace, I made him ſenſible of the reaſons there were for his preſent leaving me; on which, tho' reluctantly, he put on his cloaths with as little expedition, however, as he could help, wantonly interrupting himſelf between whiles, with kiſſes, touches, and embraces, I could not refuſe myſelf to; [...]”

    “With the help of a sleepy waiter, Little Billee got the bacchanalian into his room and lit his candle for him, and, disengaging himself from his maudlin embraces, left him to wallow in solitude.”