Synonyms of let go

let go

phrase

as in unleash

to set free (from a state of being held in check)

It's time to let go of the past.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleash
• loosen
• release
• unlock
• loose
• express
• unloose
• uncork
• air
• free
• spring
• unloosen
• take out
• emancipate
• liberate
• enfranchise
• discharge
• unbind
• manumit
• vent
• unshackle
• unfetter
• unmoor
• uncage
• unchain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• control
• check
• contain
• regulate
• restrain
• rein (in)
• hold
• govern
• tame
• curb
• inhibit
• constrain
• smother
• bridle
• bind
• confine
• shackle
• handcuff
• hamper
• manacle
• trammel
• halter
• fetter
• enchain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of let go

As the two women reconnect—bound by their history as former sisters-in-law—the narrative unfolds as a delicate exploration of identity and the difficult process of letting go. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

But instead he was let go, and then the station took days to address the firing publicly. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

The danger Pelath is concerned about is when the river banks are saturated, some root systems let go, sending more trees into the river and weakening the banks. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

The Scherers weren’t the only ones who never let go of Cheryl’s case. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026