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unleash

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈliːʃ/

Forms: unleashed

unleash means: To allow a strong force, feeling, or action to begin or become active.

verb

RELEASE FORCEC1

To allow a strong force, feeling, or action to begin or become active.

  • The news unleashed her anger.
  • The decision unleashed a wave of protests.
  • This tool could unleash your creativity.

How to use it: unleash something on someone/something (The army unleashed a fierce attack on the city.)

Similar words: release, set off, let loose

Opposites: restrain

Common phrases: unleash someone’s anger, unleash an attack, unleash something on

FREE ANIMALC1

To remove the strap or rope holding an animal so it can move freely.

  • She unleashed the dog.
  • They unleashed their hounds near the woods.
  • Only unleash your pet in a safe area.

Similar words: release, let loose

Opposites: leash

Common phrases: unleash a dog, unleash the hounds, unleash an animal

Questions about unleash

What does unleash mean?

To allow a strong force, feeling, or action to begin or become active.

What is unleash in other languages?

Türkçe: serbest bırakmak · Español: desatar · Français: déchaîner · Deutsch: entfesseln · Italiano: scatenare · 日本語: 解き放つ

How do you pronounce unleash?

It is pronounced /ʌnˈliːʃ/.

How do you use unleash in a sentence?

The news unleashed her anger. The decision unleashed a wave of protests.

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