Synonyms of disengaging

disengaging 1 of 2

noun

as in detaching

Synonyms & Similar Words

• detaching
• parting
• untying
• separation
• unbinding
• unfastening
• unfettering
• liberation
• emancipation
• untieing
• freedom
• release

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cord
• bond
• cement
• tie
• link
• union
• connection
• attachment
• linkage
• knot
• joint
• yoke
• fastening
• ligature
• nexus
• sympathy
• affection
• hookup
• fondness
• linkup
• tie-up

disengaging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of disengage

as in freeing

to set free from entanglement or difficulty

sought to disengage myself from the embarrassing situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freeing
• liberating
• extricating
• saving
• releasing
• redeeming
• rescuing
• disentangling
• cutting loose
• untangling
• clearing
• disembarrassing
• delivering
• unburdening
• untying
• unraveling
• disencumbering
• disburdening
• untwining
• unsnarling
• untieing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocking
• entangling
• hindering
• impeding
• obstructing
• hampering
• weighing
• embroiling
• loading
• burdening
• encumbering

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of disengaging

Verb

The Great Detachment refers to the increasing number of younger workers who are mentally and emotionally disengaging from their jobs. —Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024