unbind | Definition of unbind

Synonyms and Antonyms of unbind

1 to disengage the knotted parts of

unbind a rope

Synonyms of unbind

undo, unfasten, unlash, untie

Words Related to unbind

unbraid, unlace

disentangle, ravel, unravel, unsnarl, untangle, unwind

Near Antonyms of unbind

braid, interlace, interweave, lace, wind

entangle, snarl, tangle

Antonyms of unbind

bind, fasten, knot, lash, tie

2 to set free (as from slavery or confinement)

a newly elected democratic government whose first act was to unbind the nation's vast horde of political prisoners

Synonyms of unbind

discharge, disenthrall (also disenthral), emancipate, enfranchise, enlarge, free, liberate, loose, loosen, manumit, release, spring, uncage, unchain, unfetter

Words Related to unbind

bail (out), deliver, parole, ransom, redeem, rescue, save

adrift, disembarrass, disencumber, disengage, disentangle, extricate

Phrases Synonymous with unbind

Near Antonyms of unbind

handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel

commit, immure, imprison, incarcerate, intern, jail, lock (up)

conquer, enslave, subdue, subjugate

Antonyms of unbind

bind, confine, enchain, fetter, restrain