unshackle
Americanverb (used with object)
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to free from shackles; unfetter.
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to free from restraint, as conversation.
Etymology
Origin of unshackle
Example Sentences
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The statements were written by Andrew Zambelli, a top aide to the governor, who e-mailed them to two business advocacy groups, the Business Council of New York State and Unshackle Upstate.
From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2012
Mr. Zambelli also made it clear he needed a quick answer, telling Brian Sampson, the executive director of Unshackle Upstate, "this is kind of a rush."
From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2012
"Unshackle me this carrion, and heave it overboard," was the harsh order.
From The Sea-Hawk by Sabatini, Rafael
"Unshackle it!" he shouted into the Russian's ear.
From The Ice Pilot by Leverage, Henry
Unshackle, un-shak′l, v.t. to loose from shackles: to set free.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
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