unleash

[ uhn-leesh ]

/ ʌnˈliʃ /

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verb (used with object)

to release from or as if from a leash; set loose to pursue or run at will.

to abandon control of: to unleash his fury.

RELATED WORDS

release, discharge, free, vent

Nearby words

unlead, unleaded, unlearn, unlearned, unlearnt, unleash, unleavened, unless, unlessoned, unlettered, unlevel

Origin of unleash

First recorded in 1665–75; un-² + leash

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Examples from the Web for unleash

He said he watched waste haulers back up to the pit and unleash torrents of watery muck.
Two Texas Regulators Tried to Enforce the Rules. They Were Fired.|David Hasemyer, InsideClimate News|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Keep in mind that this is just the first round of legislation the newly empowered Republicans are planning to unleash.
GOP States’ Hitlist: Abortion, Unions & Hillary|Nancy Kaffer|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Many are certain that China will unleash something sinister in the territory this week if the protests continue.
Beijing/Hong Kong: A Tale of Two Cities as Demonstrations Continue|Ben Leung|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Are we really gearing up to unleash a pack of highly schooled Jack Abramoffs on it as well?
Earn Your Degree in… Lobbying?|Michelle Cottle|April 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Lulu claims on its site that it is a way to “unleash the value of girl talk and to empower girls to make smarter decisions.”
The Lulu App is Ruining Dating|Emily Shire|March 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He waited respectfully for me to unleash the words of wisdom.
Right Ho, Jeeves|P. G. Wodehouse
I chained him to that tree a month ago to keep him away from the other dogs, and since then I have not been able to unleash him.
The Courage of Marge O'Doone|James Oliver Curwood
After Cæsar had become quite savage, Herr Carovius decided to unleash him.
The Goose Man|Jacob Wassermann
After mature consideration we had decided to unleash the Birdsburg contingent on the old boy ten at a time.
My Man Jeeves|P. G. Wodehouse
He suddenly realized how puny man was against the forces man could unleash.
The Monster|S. M. Tenneshaw

British Dictionary definitions for unleash

unleash

/ (ʌnˈliːʃ) /

verb (tr)

to release from or as if from a leash

to free from restraint or control

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unleash

verb (used with object)

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unleash

verb (tr)