ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Unleash

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ʌnˈliʃ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Unleash is a verb meaning (transitive) To free from a leash, or as from a leash.

Meaning

(transitive) To free from a leash, or as from a leash.

More Meanings

  1. (figurative) To let go; to release.
  2. (figurative) To precipitate; to bring about.

Example Sentences

He unleashed his fury.
He unleashed his dog in the park.
Even if it were working perfectly, the stimulus would not come close to stemming the cascade of joblessness unleashed by this megarecession.
As Bent pulled away to the far post, Agbonlahor opted to go it alone, motoring past Gary Caldwell before unleashing a shot into the roof of the net.

Word Forms

Synonyms for unleash

Depending on context, synonyms include loose.

Antonyms for unleash

Common opposites include leash.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include loose, release, unwire, extricate, liberate, untie.

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