Word of the DayDecember 27, 2025

extricate

Definition

to free someone from a commitment or difficult situation

Example Usage

he cooked up a plan to extricate his friend from the after-hours meeting

Synonyms

  • withdraw
  • rescue
  • save
  • escape
  • disentangle
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