unshackle

/ˌʌnˈʃækəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to set free from a chain, fetter, or other constraint

“The protesters vowed to unshackle themselves from the government’s oppressive regime.”

2. verb

to free from a limiting or restrictive influence

“The new policies aimed to unshackle the economy from the weight of bureaucratic red tape.”

3. noun

the act of freeing from a chain or fetter

“The unshackle of the slaves was a turning point in the civil war.”

4. noun

the act of freeing from a limiting or restrictive influence

“The unshackle of the economy led to rapid growth and development.”

Synonyms

  • emancipate
  • liberate

Antonyms

  • enslave
  • ensnare