Synonyms of unleashing

unleashing

verb

present participle of unleash

1

as in loosening

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

• loosening
• releasing
• unlocking
• expressing
• uncorking
• letting go
• loosing
• freeing
• airing
• springing
• unloosing
• liberating
• unloosening
• emancipating
• enfranchising
• discharging
• unshackling
• unfettering
• unchaining
• venting
• uncaging
• unbinding
• manumitting
• unmooring
• taking out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• containing
• controlling
• holding
• regulating
• inhibiting
• restraining
• curbing
• governing
• taming
• checking
• constraining
• smothering
• reining (in)
• confining
• handcuffing
• bridling
• binding
• shackling
• hampering
• trammeling
• manacling
• fettering
• enchaining
• haltering

2

as in releasing

to find emotional release for

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• releasing
• expressing
• venting
• voicing
• giving way (to)
• taking out
• airing
• acting out
• loosing
• stating
• ventilating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressing
• controlling
• repressing
• managing
• governing
• handling
• containing
• restraining
• curbing
• bottling (up)
• checking
• taming
• constraining
• smothering
• quelling
• holding back
• pulling in
• inhibiting
• soothing
• quieting
• allaying
• swallowing
• repressing
• stifling
• choking
• strangling
• bridling
• reining (in)
• pocketing
• lulling
• stilling
• muffling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unleashing

Written and directed by Jeremy Slater, the film follows Jefferson Haddock (Bacon), who is called into an isolated witness protection property to deal with a terrifying demon, unleashing a force that threatens to end him and everything around him. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

In a statement, spokesperson Kollin Crompton said GOP governors and candidates remain focused on lowering taxes, unleashing American energy and keeping communities safe. — Kevin Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

One of them, journalist Tomas, goes public with the information, unleashing powerful enemies. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

In these moments, the actor bursts through his roles as the Spider does through Reilly, unleashing the Grand Guignol excess that is Nicolas Cage. — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Some have to do with the dangers of unleashing nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

So after unleashing its first new song in more than three years, the band is responding by announcing a global stadium run. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026

Polo, a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 140 mph, is on track to make landfall in Baja California Sur on Monday, unleashing heavy rains and flooding there. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Drake’s promotion of Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) four months after unleashing three albums left many wondering whether a fourth LP was on the horizon. — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2026