unbridle

verb

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

transitive verb

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

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The Fed may decide to unbridle the banks later next year, though its deliberate pace so far suggests that is hardly a sure thing. Telis Demos, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2020 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, 25 July 2017

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbridle was in the 15th century

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“Unbridle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbridle. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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