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unleash
verb un·leash \-ˈlēsh\
: to allow or cause (something very powerful) to happen suddenly
: to remove a leash from (an animal) so that it can freely run, attack someone, etc.
Full Definition of UNLEASH
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>
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First Known Use of UNLEASH
circa 1671
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UNLEASH Defined for Kids
unleash
verb un·leash \ˌən-ˈlēsh\
un·leashedun·leash·ing
Definition of UNLEASH for Kids
: to free from or as if from a leash <A storm unleashed its fury.>
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