unleash

Verb

Verb Forms: unleashed, unleashing, unleashes

• To release from a leash or restraint; to set free.
• release or vent
  • "unleash one's anger"
• release from a leash
  • "unleash the dogs in the park"
• turn loose or free from restraint
• To free from a leash, or as from a leash.
• To let go; to release.
• To precipitate; to bring about.

Examples

• He unleashed his dog in the park.
• He unleashed his fury.
• With a triple word score open, he planned to unleash his highest-scoring word.

Synonyms

let loose, loose

Antonyms

leash, leash up