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Unshackling: meaning, definitions and examples

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unshackling

 

[ ʌnˈʃak(ə)lɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

freedom

To release from restraints or constraints; to set free.

Synonyms

free, liberate, release, unbind

Examples of usage

  • He felt like he was unshackling himself from the expectations of others.
  • The new policies were aimed at unshackling the company from outdated practices.
  • The activist group was dedicated to unshackling marginalized communities from systemic oppression.

Translations

Translations of the word "unshackling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 libertação

🇮🇳 मुक्ति

🇩🇪 Befreiung

🇮🇩 pembebasan

🇺🇦 звільнення

🇵🇱 uwolnienie

🇯🇵 解放

🇫🇷 libération

🇪🇸 liberación

🇹🇷 serbest bırakma

🇰🇷 해방

🇸🇦 تحرير

🇨🇿 osvobození

🇸🇰 oslobodenie

🇨🇳 解放

🇸🇮 osvoboditev

🇮🇸 frelsun

🇰🇿 босату

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლება

🇦🇿 azadlıq

🇲🇽 liberación

Etymology

The word 'unshackling' is derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'shackling' (from 'shackle', which refers to a device used to confine or restrain someone). The concept of unshackling has been present throughout history in various forms, symbolizing the struggle for freedom and liberation from constraints. The act of unshackling represents a powerful symbol of breaking free from limitations and embracing autonomy.

See also: shackles, unshackle.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,774, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.