Synonyms of unloose

unloose

verb

ˌən-ˈlüs 

as in to loosen

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

the familiar scent unloosed a flood of pleasant memories from her childhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unloose

In a long, cozy sequence in the season’s first episode, Sam cooks breakfast for her sleeping household, sizzling sausage and frying eggs in a private ritual that’s best appreciated before her daughters rise and unloose chaos. — Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2020

On his final attempt, Kovacs unloosed a throw of 73-4 to assume the lead. — Ken Goe, OregonLive.com, 25 June 2017

As the story opens, the good people of Aldwinter are wondering whether an earthquake has unloosed their old monster from the estuary depths. — Ron Charles, The Denver Post, 8 June 2017