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Detach vs Unencumber - What's the difference?

detach | unencumber |

As verbs the difference between detach and unencumber

is that detach is to take apart from; to take off while unencumber is to free something from incumbrance.

detach

English

Verb

(es)
  • To take apart from; to take off.
  • to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment
  • (military) To separate for a special object or use.
  • to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment

    Antonyms

    * attach

    Derived terms

    * detachable * detachment

    unencumber

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To free something from incumbrance.
  • To remove a burden, load or charge from something or someone.