dis·encumber \|dis+\transitive verb Etymology: Middle French desencombrer, from des- dis- (I) + encombrer to encumber — more at encumber : to free from encumbrance or from anything that clogs, impedes, or obstructs : disburden < I have disencumbered myself from rhyme — John Dryden > < disencumbering the mind of prejudices > Synonyms:see extricate