unleashed
ʌnˈliːʃt
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Definition of unleashed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
freedomnot restrained by a leash or control
  • The unleashed dog ran freely in the park.
uncontrolled unrestrained
2.
actionset in motion or free to act
  • The storm unleashed its fury on the coastal town.
released unfettered unrestrained
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a powerful force is released and can't be controlled
Once the secret was out, the genie is unleashed.

Origin of unleashed

English, un- (not) + leash (restrain)

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unleashed
emerge with force or noise

Examples of unleashed in a sentence

  • An unleashed imagination can lead to great innovations.
  • The unleashed creativity of the artist was evident in his work.
  • The unleashed power of the engine was impressive.

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  1. French:libéré, déchaîné, ...
  2. German:unangeleint, entfesselt, ...
  3. Italian:senza guinzaglio, scatenato, ...
  4. Spanish:sin correa, desatado, ...
  5. Portuguese:solto, libertado, ...
  6. Chinese:无拘无束的, 释放的, ...
  7. Japanese:解き放たれた, 発動された, ...
  8. Arabic:طَليق, مطلق العنان, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשׁוּחְרָר, מְשֻׁוּלָח, ...
  10. Russian:без поводка, развязан, ...
  11. Ukrainian:безповідковий, розв'язаний, ...
  12. Hindi:बिना पट्टे, उन्मुक्त, ...
unleash
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Definition of unleash - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
eventscause something to happen suddenly
  • The announcement unleashed a wave of protests.
release set off trigger
2.
emotionrelease a strong force or emotion
  • She unleashed her anger during the meeting.
discharge let loose release
3.
freedomRarerelease from a leash or restraintRare
  • She decided to unleash her dog at the park..
free liberate release
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release intense energy or power
When he started playing, he unleashed the beast within him.
release dogs from restraint
The hunter decided to unleash the hounds to track the deer.
cause extreme chaos or destruction
The villain threatened to unleash hell upon the city.
express intense anger or fury
He unleashed his wrath on the team after the loss.

Origin of unleash

Old English, un (not) + lesan (to free)

Examples of unleash in a sentence

  • His speech unleashed a flood of emotions.
  • He unleashed his creativity on the canvas.
  • The speech unleashed a wave of support.
  • He decided to unleash his creativity.
  • The coach will unleash the new player in the next game.

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  1. French:déclencher, déchaîner, ...
  2. German:auslösen, loslassen, ...
  3. Italian:scatenare, liberare, ...
  4. Spanish:desatar, liberar, ...
  5. Portuguese:desencadear, soltar, ...
  6. Chinese:引发, 发泄, ...
  7. Japanese:引き起こす, 爆発させる, ...
  8. Arabic:أَطْلَقَ, حَلَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁחְרֵר, לִפְרוֹק, ...
  10. Russian:вызвать, выплеснуть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спричинити, випускати, ...
  12. Hindi:भड़का देना, प्रकट करना, ...

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