extricate
Translation
to free, to release, to disentangle
Examples
He managed to extricate himself from the awkward situation.
He managed to extricate himself from the awkward situation.
They tried to extricate the driver from the wreckage.
They tried to extricate the driver from the wreckage.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((from sth.)) to free (sb./sth.) from (a constraint or difficulty) They tried to extricate the driver from the wreckage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: free, release, disentangle; Antonyms: entangle, involve
Etymology
From Latin ex- ('out') + tricae ('perplexities, hindrances'). To get out of hindrances.
Memory Tips
Think 'EXit a TRICky' situation. To free yourself from a difficult or tricky situation.