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Definition of unharness

unharness

/ʌnˈhɑːr.nəs/
un · har · ness
Adjective:unharnessed
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Past Simple:unharnessed
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Past Participle:unharnessed
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Present Participle:unharnessing
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unharness Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To remove the harness or working gear from (a draft animal, such as a horse, or a person).

Example

"After a long day of plowing the fields, the farmer paused to unharness the tired horses and lead them to the stable."

2

To release from restraint, control, or burden (used figuratively).

Example

"The creative writing workshop encouraged students to unharness their imaginations and explore unconventional narrative structures."

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• Rhymes for unharness

• Nearby Words

unhardened
unharmed
unharmful
unharness
unharnessed
unharried
unharvested

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the reversative prefix 'un-' and 'harness', which derives from Old French 'harneis' (meaning armor or gear).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unharness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unharness
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