Unleash: meaning, definitions and examples

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unleash

 

[ ʌnˈliːʃ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action

Release or set free from a restraint; bring out the full potential of.

Synonyms

free, liberate, release, set free

Examples of usage

  • He unleashed his creativity and produced a masterpiece.
  • The new software update will unleash a range of new features.
  • She unleashed her anger on him after the argument.
Context #2 | Verb

emotions

Allow (a strong emotion or force) to be felt or expressed.

Synonyms

evoke, express, reveal

Examples of usage

  • The news unleashed a wave of excitement among the fans.
  • The movie unleashed a flood of tears from the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "unleash" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liberar

🇮🇳 मुक्त करना

🇩🇪 freisetzen

🇮🇩 melepaskan

🇺🇦 звільнити

🇵🇱 uwolnić

🇯🇵 解放する (kaihō suru)

🇫🇷 libérer

🇪🇸 liberar

🇹🇷 serbest bırakmak

🇰🇷 풀어주다 (pureojuda)

🇸🇦 يحرر (yuḥarrir)

🇨🇿 uvolnit

🇸🇰 uvoľniť

🇨🇳 释放 (shìfàng)

🇸🇮 sprostiti

🇮🇸 leysa úr læðingi

🇰🇿 босату

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლება (gatavisupleba)

🇦🇿 azad etmək

🇲🇽 liberar

Etymology

The word 'unleash' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'leash' which comes from Middle English meaning 'a chain or strap attached to the collar of an animal'. The concept of 'unleashing' something refers to setting it free or releasing it from a physical or metaphorical restraint.

See also: leash, leashes, unleashed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,523, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.