unhand

Definition of unhandnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhand
Verb
  • The group was flown to Poland and transported to the Ukrainian border by US officials who then handed them over to Polish officials who escorted them across the border.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
  • But passengers cannot just hand individual officers cash.
    Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
  • His hands, with their many rings, are broad and eloquent, delicately clasping and unclasping in syncopated claps.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2019
Verb
  • According to investigators, during the months she was held captive, the teen was barely given food and was forced to use a water jug as a toilet.
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The law extended the program for two years, setting the current expiration deadline and giving lawmakers another opportunity to revisit possible reforms.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Unhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhand. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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