unmuzzle
Americanverb (used with object)
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to remove a muzzle from (a dog, cat, etc.).
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to free from restraint, as speech or expression.
verb
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to take the muzzle off (a dog, etc)
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to free from control or censorship
Etymology
Origin of unmuzzle
Example Sentences
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Perhaps it is time to unmuzzle the staffs and encourage them to share their own lived, individual experiences.
From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2020
They represent "a bridle without a bit," in order to tell us the purpose of the Plate is to unmuzzle Bacon, and to reveal to us his authorship of the plays known as Shakespeare's.
From Bacon is Shake-Speare by Durning-Lawrence, Sir Edwin
They think the old man will be well enough to unmuzzle before noon, but he's been acting like a bad case of dog-days all morning.
From At Good Old Siwash by Fitch, George
It is her rule to let her orators unmuzzle their ignorance and find relief in venting grievances upon the empty air.
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 09 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Reformers by Hubbard, Elbert
That night we were to unmuzzle Bailey's Battery.
From The Story of a Bad Boy by Aldrich, Thomas Bailey
Since 31 December last year, it has been illegal to keep an XL bully off the lead or unmuzzled in public, as well as breeding, selling or abandoning them.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2024
It was a small sign that Gorbachev, having unmuzzled the opposition, would struggle to control the pace and direction of the process he had started.
From Reuters ● Aug. 30, 2022
Jackson, presuming he is unmuzzled, will be a boon for New York’s back-page headline writers.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2014
Newly unmuzzled, many writers are eager simply to say what they see.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2013
She held her breath as the shrieking hyena was brought forth—when unmuzzled, its cackle could paralyze the human body—but fortunately, Baaz did not suggest a live demonstration.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Experts said Walensky’s priorities should include unmuzzling CDC experts — including herself — and allowing them to speak directly and regularly to the public.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 7, 2020
If it his not clear then, it is now: This book is the unmuzzling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2016
At length the Prince tired of his game, and unmuzzling the bear he chased the bewildered beast back into the shelter of the woodlands.
From Stories of Siegfried Told to the Children by Fell, Granville
At length the Prince tired of his game, and unmuzzling the bear he chased the bewildered beast back into the shelter of the woodland.
From Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) by Various
The most important result of Lincoln's death was the unmuzzling of his son-in-law, Thomas of Lancaster.
From The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) by Hunt, William
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