Synonyms of unleashed

unleashed 1 of 2

adjective

as in escaped

Related Words

• escaped
• unfettered
• unchained
• uncaged
• unconfined
• unrestrained
• unbound
• loose
• undone
• untied
• uncaught
• free
• disengaged
• unfastened
• footloose
• unbolted
• unanchored
• clear

Dissimilar Words

• confined
• bound
• caught
• restrained
• imprisoned
• unfree
• caged
• enclosed
• bolted
• chained
• tied
• anchored
• kidnapped
• penned
• leashed
• fettered
• immured
• shackled
• fastened
• manacled

unleashed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of unleash

1

as in loosened

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

unleashed all of his unspoken love for her in a long letter that he hoped he would have the courage to mail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loosened
• released
• unlocked
• uncorked
• unloosed
• let go
• loosed
• expressed
• aired
• unloosened
• sprang
• liberated
• unshackled
• freed
• emancipated
• enfranchised
• unchained
• unbound
• discharged
• unfettered
• uncaged
• manumitted
• vented
• unmoored
• took out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contained
• controlled
• held
• governed
• inhibited
• checked
• restrained
• tamed
• curbed
• smothered
• regulated
• constrained
• bridled
• reined (in)
• bound
• confined
• shackled
• handcuffed
• hampered
• fettered
• trammeled
• manacled
• enchained
• haltered

2

as in released

to find emotional release for

lifting weights is a way for me to unleash all the frustrations of the workday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• released
• expressed
• vented
• gave way (to)
• voiced
• aired
• loosed
• took out
• stated
• acted out
• ventilated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressed
• controlled
• managed
• repressed
• governed
• handled
• contained
• checked
• restrained
• constrained
• tamed
• bottled (up)
• curbed
• smothered
• held back
• quieted
• pulled in
• swallowed
• inhibited
• soothed
• stifled
• lulled
• stilled
• quelled
• choked
• repressed
• bridled
• strangled
• reined (in)
• muffled
• allayed
• pocketed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unleashed

Adjective

The vibe is enveloping, the songs an easily digestible pastiche of pop splattered with hip-hop and the dancing pinpoint-perfect but loose when the Magnificent Seven are unleashed to showcase their personalities. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Apartment values appear to have faltered in Oakland, an economic erosion that has unleashed loan delinquencies and even foreclosures in a growing number of instances. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

The 24-year-old Italian hung in with his serve and his scrambling as Zverev unleashed wave after wave of unreturned serves and laser forehands, before clicking into gear to come from a set down and lift the trophy again, 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 July 2026

As Evil Dead Burn is unleashed on cinemas, the cast recently discussed the heavy toll of performing in the horror sequel. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Russia has unleashed waves of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv in recent months, including a barrage of strikes on Monday. — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 9 July 2026

After Will’s funeral, Alice retreats to her in-laws’ remote, dilapidated house, where, through the Necronomicon, a demonic spirit is unleashed and begins to turn the family members into Deadites. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Restraint of animals Simply put, allowing unleashed animals to leave the property is a violation of Charlotte’s restraint of animals ordinance. — Eva Flowe july 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Her controversial mini-budget of unfunded borrowing unleashed complete panic on the financial markets. — Toby Helm, Time, 27 June 2026

Verb

To boost attendance this summer, Disney unleashed a bevy of discounts from coast to coast, for tickets, hotels and dining plans for the season. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Wages began to trail inflation in April, exacerbating the budget crunch unleashed after a price surge set off by the Iran war, some analysts told ABC news. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Moscow accused Ukraine of targeting civilians, which would constitute a war crime, and unleashed a barrage of aerial strikes on its neighbor. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026

Seven months ago, Iran unleashed a deadly crackdown on protesters who were demanding an end to the 47-year-old theocratic regime. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

Denver Post via Getty Images On the night of July 31st, 1976, Colorado's monsoon season unleashed a torrential burst of rain from a nearly stationary thunderstorms across the Big Thompson Canyon between Estes Park and Loveland. — Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Instead of simply letting the girls enjoy the game, Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton confronted them and unleashed a string of expletives. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Over the course of an hour, the clouds unleashed more than 7 inches of rain, swelling the river encased in the narrow canyon by a foot every three minutes. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

Unfortunately, that also unleashed endless talk, not only about restaurants, but also about diets, nutrition, gastric symptoms, preferences, prohibitions and other unappetizing subjects. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 July 2026