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Definition of unleash

unleash

/ʌnˈliːʃ/
un · leash
Adjective:unleashed
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Past Simple:unleashed
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Past Participle:unleashed
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Present Participle:unleashing
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unleash Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cause a strong, violent, or uncontrollable force, emotion, or reaction to be released or occur suddenly.

Example

"The sudden policy shift threatened to unleash a wave of economic instability across the region."

2

To release a dog or other animal from a leash or physical restraint.

Example

"Visitors are only permitted to unleash their dogs inside the designated fenced park."

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• Rhymes for unleash

• Nearby Words

unlearn
unlearnable
unlearned
unleash
unleavened
unless
unlettable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the reversative prefix 'un-' and 'leash', which derives via Old French 'laisse' from Latin 'laxus', meaning 'loose'.

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