unleash

Definition

  • verb: to allow or cause (something very powerful) to happen suddenly
  • verb: to free from or as if from a leash
  • synonyms: release

Examples

  • The editorial 'unleashed' a torrent/flood of angry responses.

  • The storm 'unleashed' its fury.

  • They 'unleashed' the hounds.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) This is number two? - Hi. - Hi. All right. Turn around for me, darling. Oh, I get it. I get it. I get it. The piece is called "urban jungle," right? Yes, the modern woman unleashes the animal within to take on the big city. Good. Go. Sometimes I can't believe I talk about this crap all day. (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada