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Added 10 October 2026

disengage

/ˌdɪsɪŋˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about disengage at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry.

verb

To release or loosen from something that binds, entangles, holds, or interlocks.

Origin

From Middle French désengager ; dis- + engage.

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