What does extricate mean?
Extricate means (transitive) To free, disengage, loosen, or untangle..
Extricate
/ˈɛks.tɹɪ.keɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To free, disengage, loosen, or untangle..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To free, disengage, loosen, or untangle.
- (rare) To free from intricacies or perplexity.
Example Sentences
I finally managed to extricate myself from the tight jacket.
The firefighters had to use the jaws of life to extricate Monica from the car wreck.
Your argumentation ... is invelloped with certain intricacies, that are not easie to be extricated.
Synonyms for extricate
Antonyms for extricate
Related Words
Word Forms
- extricates
- extricating
- extricated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for extricate?
Common synonyms include disentangle, untangle, disencumber.
What is the opposite of extricate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use extricate in a sentence?
I finally managed to extricate myself from the tight jacket.
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