Verb

(es)

To free from a leash, or as from a leash

He unleashed his dog in the park.

to let go; to release

He unleashed his fury.

To precipitate; to bring about

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(soccer) To strike; kick

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Verb

(emancipat)

To set free from the power of another; to liberate; as:

# To set free, as a minor from a parent; as, a father may emancipate a child.

# To set free from bondage; to give freedom to; to manumit; as, to emancipate a slave, or a country.

To free from any controlling influence, especially from anything which exerts undue or evil influence; as, to emancipate one from prejudices or error.

* Evelyn

From how many troublesome and slavish impertinences he had emancipated and freed himself.

* A. W. Ward

to emancipate the human conscience