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Definition unleash in British English

unleash verb

[transitive] verb
/ʌnˈliːʃ/
1

to do or to cause something that has a very powerful or harmful effect

Example

The new tax laws have unleashed a storm of criticism.

Synonyms and related words
bring on cause touch off
2

to allow someone or something to be free when they were previously strictly controlled

Synonyms and related words
let out release untie
Definition unleash in British English