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What is another word for Unchain? – 227 Unchain Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    liberate free release unshackle unfetter emancipate deliver discharge extricate disentangle untie unbind loosen undo set free unfasten unmoor unleash unyoke manumit absolve acquit exonerate vindicate clear acquit exempt excuse justify rationalize condone tolerate permit allow authorize sanction empower enable enfranchise franchise privilege entitle qualify certify license unchain unbridle unburden unencumber unhamper unharness unmanacle unshackle

    Meaning of Unchain

    The primary meaning of the word "Unchain" is to release or set someone or something free from restraint or confinement.

    Definitions

    • To release someone or something from a chain or other restraint
    • To free someone or something from a restriction or obligation
    • To allow someone or something to develop or express itself freely

    Etymology of Unchain

    The word "Unchain" originates from the Old English words "un" meaning "not" or "opposite of" and "cægan" or "cegan" meaning "to fetter" or "to chain"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of releasing someone or something from physical or metaphorical bondage

    Example Uses

    • The prisoners were unchained and set free after the war
    • The new policy aims to unchain the creative potential of the company's employees
    • The horse was unchained from the post and allowed to graze freely

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    shackle chain bind tie fetter restrain restrict confine imprison enclose enslave enthrall captivate hold grasp clutch grip clamp fasten secure moor anchor tether leash harness manacle handcuff straitjacket muzzle gag silence stifle suppress repress oppress dominate subdue subjugate

    Related Nouns

    freedom liberty release delivery discharge emancipation manumission absolution acquittal exemption justification rationalization condonation tolerance permission authorization sanction empowerment enablement enfranchisement franchise privilege entitlement qualification certification license chain shackle fetter restraint restriction obligation bondage captivity confinement imprisonment enslavement enthrallment captivity subjugation

    Related Verbs

    liberate free release deliver discharge emancipate manumit absolve acquit exempt justify rationalize condone tolerate permit allow authorize sanction empower enable enfranchise franchise privilege entitle qualify certify license shackle chain bind tie fetter restrain restrict confine imprison enslave enthrall captivate hold grasp clutch grip clamp fasten secure moor anchor tether leash harness

    Related Adjectives

    free liberated released delivered discharged emancipated manumitted absolved acquitted exempt justified rationalized condoned tolerated permitted allowed authorized sanctioned empowered enabled enfranchised franchised privileged entitled qualified certified licensed unrestricted unrestrained unconfined unimprisoned unenslaved unenthralled uncaptivated unheld ungrasped unclutched ungripped unclamped unfastened unsecured unmoored unanchored untethered unleashed