Term: unleash





unleash (verb) /ʌnˈliːʃ/

Similar to: release; let loose; set free; trigger; unloose
Definition: to release something powerful that has been restrained or controlled; to let a strong force, emotion, or person have a free and uncontrolled effect.
Translation: atbrīvot, palaist vaļā, uzrīdīt
Examples:
“The storm is expected to unleash its full fury on the coast tonight.”
“The new advertising campaign aims to unleash the potential of the brand.”
“If you push him too far, you might unleash a side of him you’ve never seen.”

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
unleash (verb)
transitive verb
1.
to free from or as if from a leash let loose - unleash the dogs unleashing his anger
2.
to throw, shoot, or set in motion forcefully - unleashed a superb shot … to earn his side a point New York Times
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
unleash (verb)
1.
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
SYNONYMS:
loose, loosen, uncork, unleash, unlock, unloose, unloosen
RELATED WORDS:
discharge, emancipate, enfranchise, free, liberate, manumit, spring, unbind, uncage, unchain, unfetter, unmoor, unshackle; air, express, take out, vent
NEAR ANTONYMS:
handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel; bind, confine, enchain, fetter; halter, hamper
bridle, check, constrain, contain, control, curb, govern, hold, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain, smother, tame
unleash (verb)
2.
to find emotional release for
SYNONYMS:
loose, release, unleash, vent
RELATED WORDS:
act out; air, express, state, ventilate, voice
NEAR ANTONYMS:
control, govern, handle, manage; bridle, check, constrain, contain, curb, hold back, pull in, quell, rein (in), restrain, smother, tame; allay, lull, quiet, soothe, still; choke, inhibit, muffle, pocket, repress, stifle, strangle, swallow
bottle (up), repress, suppress
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