unbind

/ʌnˈbaɪnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to release or free something from being bound or tied

“She had to unbind the rope that was holding the package together.”

2. verb

to remove or undo a binding or a tied-up situation

“He had to unbind the knot in his shoe before running the marathon.”

3. verb

to free someone or something from a social or moral constraint

“The psychologist helped her patient unbind from the guilt of the past.”

4. verb

to remove or undo the binding of a book

“She spent hours unbinding the old leather book to preserve its pages.”

5. noun

the act of releasing or freeing something from being bound

“The unbinding of the prisoner was a joyful occasion for the community.”

Synonyms

  • free
  • loosen
  • release
  • untie

Antonyms

  • bind
  • constrain
  • restrain
  • tie