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 slump in office leasing also unleashed waves of slumping values, failed property loans and even foreclosures of delinquent mortgages. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 July 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

Trump unleashed on the first-term senator in a Truth Social post on June 14. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 June 2026

Verb

Fraxiom The match started at a War Raiders pace before Axiom was unleashed and landed a picture-perfect moonsault onto the War Raiders. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Over the last week, the country has once again been witness to the deadly consequences ICE has repeatedly unleashed on our streets. — Kica Matos, Time, 17 July 2026

If the lockout results in a partial cancellation of games next season, spring training will be abbreviated once a new labor deal is reached and a frenetic period of transactions will be unleashed. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 July 2026

The moves threw Ukraine’s military leadership into an unwelcome crisis at a time when its actions against Russia are starting to bear fruit and as Moscow has unleashed unrelenting aerial attacks. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Another day, another new cask-finished bourbon has been unleashed upon the world. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

On July 4th, eight people, including four children, were wounded when a gunman in a ski mask unleashed a hail of bullets at a Coney Island barbecue. — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

Takeovers are at once a timeless illustration of the volatility of crowds—perhaps especially adolescent crowds—and of the much newer potentialities unleashed by the internet a few decades ago. — Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

Kylian Mbappé unleashed a right-footer from top left side of the box and swung the ball around a defender and just inside the far post. — Joe Murphy, NBC news, 9 July 2026