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disenthrall

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To free from slavery or captivation (thraldom).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literary, transitive

Qualifier: otherwise archaic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: unenthrall, unenslave, emancipate, free, unslave

Antonyms: enthrall, enslave, shackle, fetter

2

verb

Meaning 2

To disenchant; to break (someone) from a spell of (mental) captivation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From dis- + enthrall.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: befreien — To free from slavery or captivation
  • Portuguese: alforriar — To free from slavery or captivation
  • Portuguese: manumitir — To free from slavery or captivation