Synonyms of uncork

uncork

verb

ˌən-ˈkȯrk 

as in to unleash

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

uncorked her emotions once she was alone in her room

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples of uncork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Listen to this article Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons was arrested Wednesday after allegedly uncorking a pregame punch during an altercation with the Phoenix Suns’ Drew Eubanks, police said. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2024

With the Ravens stalled on their own 16-yard line, Stout uncorked one to the Eagles’ 20 that was returned just 6 yards. —Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2024

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill was wide open down the left sideline, and Tagovailoa uncorked the deep ball to deliver it to him for a touchdown of about 70 yards with no one near Hill. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2024

The lifelong politician known for uncorking long, freewheeling speeches has become increasingly difficult to hear and understand. —Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 21 July 2024