unleash | Definition of unleash

Synonyms and Antonyms of unleash

1 to set free (from a state of being held in check)

unleashed all of his unspoken love for her in a long letter that he hoped he would have the courage to mail

Synonyms of unleash

loose, loosen, release, uncork, unlock, unloose, unloosen

Words Related to unleash

discharge, emancipate, enfranchise, free, liberate, manumit, spring, unbind, uncage, unchain, unfetter, unmoor, unshackle

air, express, take out, vent

Phrases Synonymous with unleash

Near Antonyms of unleash

handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel

bind, confine, enchain, fetter

Antonyms of unleash

bridle, check, constrain, contain, control, curb, govern, hold, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain, smother, tame

2 to find emotional release for

lifting weights is a way for me to unleash all the frustrations of the workday

Synonyms of unleash

loose, release, take out, vent

Words Related to unleash

air, express, state, ventilate, voice

Phrases Synonymous with unleash

Near Antonyms of unleash

control, govern, handle, manage

bridle, check, constrain, contain, curb, hold back, pull in, quell, rein (in), restrain, smother, tame

allay, lull, quiet, soothe, still

choke, inhibit, muffle, pocket, repress, stifle, strangle, swallow

Antonyms of unleash

bottle (up), repress, suppress