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unbridle

verb
un·​bri·​dle | \ ˌən-ˈbrī-dᵊl How to pronounce unbridle (audio) \
unbridled; unbridling; unbridles

Definition of unbridle

transitive verb

: to free or loose from a bridle broadly : to set loose : free from restraint

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 Completely rebuilt this year, this live-work space in Inglewood’s Arts District has unbridled living space for creative types plus a few extra perks: a rain shower, dutch doors and vaulted ceilings with skylights. — Neal J. Leitereg, latimes.com, "A creative’s space in up-and-coming Inglewood," 25 July 2017

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First Known Use of unbridle

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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