Synonyms

unfetter

American

[uhn-fet-er] / ʌnˈfɛt ər /

verb (used with object)

to release from fetters.
to free from restraint; liberate.

unfetter British

/ ʌnˈfɛtə /

verb

to release from fetters, bonds, etc
to release from restraint or inhibition

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Etymology

Origin of unfetter

First recorded in 1325–75, unfetter is from the Middle English word unfeteren. See un- ², fetter

Example Sentences

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Unfetter, un-fet′ėr, v.t. to take the fetters from: to set at liberty.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Unfetter your thoughts from notions, prejudices and limitations.

From Supreme Personality by Croft, Delmer Eugene

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