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unbind

verb un·bind \-ˈbīnd\

un·bound\-ˈbau̇nd\un·bind·ing

Definition of UNBIND

transitive verb

: to remove a band from : free from fastenings : untie, unfasten

: to set free : release

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First Known Use of UNBIND

before 12th century

Related to UNBIND

Synonyms: untie, undo, unfasten, unlash

Antonyms: bind, fasten, knot, lash, tie

Rhymes with UNBIND

affined, behind, confined, fly blind, inclined, in-kind, mankind, month's mind, night-blind, purblind, refined, remind, rewind, sand-blind, snow-blind, spellbind, stone-blind, streamlined, unkind, unwind

UNBINDING Defined for Kids

unbind

verb un·bind \ˌən-ˈbīnd\

un·bound \-ˈbau̇nd\un·bind·ing

Definition of UNBIND for Kids

: to remove a band from : untie

: to set free

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