Extricate

C1 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of extricate

release
free
liberate

Antonyms of extricate

entangle
entrap
ensnare

Collocations of extricate

extricate from
Frequency: 80 %

The firefighter had to extricate the victim from the burning building.

extricate oneself
Frequency: 70 %

She managed to extricate herself from the difficult situation.

extricate out of
Frequency: 60 %

He needed help to extricate himself out of the financial mess he was in.

extricate quickly
Frequency: 50 %

Time was of the essence as they needed to extricate the trapped animal quickly.

extricate safely
Frequency: 45 %

The rescue team worked tirelessly to extricate the hikers safely from the mountain.

Idiomatic Expressions for extricate

  • Phrase: extricate someone from a predicament
    Meaning: to help someone get out of a difficult situation
    Usage: The lawyer was able to extricate the defendant from the legal trouble.