unleash

un·leash

verb \-ˈlēsh\

Definition of UNLEASH

transitive verb

1

: to free from or as if from a leash : let loose <unleash the dogs> <unleashing his anger>

2

: to throw, shoot, or set in motion forcefully <unleashed a superb shot … to earn his side a point — New York Times>

Examples of UNLEASH

1. The storm unleashed its fury.
2. The editorial unleashed a torrent of angry responses.

First Known Use of UNLEASH

circa 1671

Related to UNLEASH

Synonyms: loose, loosen, uncork, release, unlock, unloose, unloosen

Antonyms: bridle, check, constrain, contain, control, curb, govern, hold, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain, smother, tame

Related Words: discharge, emancipate, enfranchise, free, liberate, manumit, spring, unbind, uncage, unchain, unfetter, unmoor, unshackle; air, express, take out, vent

Near Antonyms: handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel; bind, confine, enchain, fetter; halter, hamper

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Rhymes with UNLEASH

baksheesh, corniche, hashish, maxixe, pastiche, postiche, schottische