mindmap root((摆脱)) extricate implies the use of force or ingenuity in freeing from a difficult position or situation: a knack for ~ing himself from damaging political rows. disentangle suggests a painstaking separation of something from what enmeshes or entangles: a biography that ~d the myth from the man. untangle is sometimes used in place of disentangle: ~d a web of deceit. disencumber implies a release from something that weighs down or imposes a heavy burden: a science article ~d of scientific jargon. disembarrass suggests a release from something that embarrasses by impeding or hindering: ~ed herself of her frivolous companions.