disembarrass

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Pascal, in order to disembarrass us, says very gravely, that we must judge the doctrine by miracles, and the miracles by the doctrine; that doctrine judges the miracles, and the miracles judge the doctrine.

From Superstition In All Ages (1732) Common Sense by Knoop, Anna

He cleared his throat as though to disembarrass it of a garrote.

From Greener Than You Think by Moore, Ward

It was in reality rather as a jest, and to disembarrass himself of the importunities of Morelos, that Hidalgo bestowed this singular and important commission.

From The Tiger Hunter by Reid, Mayne

She knows he has conceived some scheme to disembarrass her of a husband she no longer cares for—to both become inconvenient.

From Gwen Wynn by Reid, Mayne

Philosophers, blinded by their theological prejudices, in order to disembarrass themselves, have gone so far as to pretend that beasts have no feelings!

From Superstition In All Ages (1732) Common Sense by Knoop, Anna