Unleash (Verb)
Meaning 1
Release or vent; "unleash one's anger".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The politician's careless remark sparked the crowd's outrage and they began to unleash their anger at the rally.
- The boxer was waiting for the perfect moment to unleash his powerful punch on his opponent.
- After a long week, she decided to unleash her frustration by screaming at the top of her lungs in the empty parking lot.
- He struggled to contain his laughter but soon couldn't help it and unleashed a loud guffaw that echoed through the silent library.
- The rioter's actions seemed to unleash a wave of chaos and destruction that spread rapidly throughout the city.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Turn loose or free from restraint; "let loose mines"; "Loose terrible plagues upon humanity".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The teacher would unleash the children's creativity by giving them a wide range of art supplies and encouraging them to express themselves freely.
- The nation's economy will unleash the full force of its potential if the government reduces bureaucratic red tape.
- The scientists spent years trying to unleash a cure for the deadly disease that had plagued humanity for decades.
- In his anger, the king would unleash his wrath upon the traitors who had deceived him.
- A new smartphone application could unleash a rush of instant entertainment into the palms of users worldwide.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Release from a leash; "unleash the dogs in the park".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The dog trainer gave the command to unleash the dogs in the park for exercise.
- During off-leash hours, dog owners can unleash their pets in the designated area.
- When hiking with her aggressive dog, Sarah was careful not to unleash him near wildlife.
- The off-leash park allowed owners to unleash their dogs and socialize them with others.
- In a secure, fenced-in area, dog owners can unleash their pets to play and run freely.