Synonyms of uncage

uncage

verb

ˌən-ˈkāj 

as in to free

to set free (as from slavery or confinement)

uncaged the bird and let it fly away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• free
• release
• liberate
• rescue
• save
• emancipate
• loosen
• unfetter
• unchain
• enlarge
• loose
• spring
• unbind
• enfranchise
• manumit
• discharge
• turn loose
• disenthrall
• bail (out)
• ransom
• redeem
• parole
• extricate
• disengage
• disentangle
• deliver
• unshackle
• disembarrass
• disencumber

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restrain
• confine
• bind
• fetter
• jail
• enchain
• shackle
• commit
• imprison
• handcuff
• lock (up)
• incarcerate
• conquer
• subdue
• enslave
• trammel
• intern
• subjugate
• manacle
• immure

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of uncage

With the help of the wise and mysterious maid Willie May (Latifah) and a stubborn new girl in school played by Mills, the boy must decide whether to set the tiger free and in turn uncage his emotional grief. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2019