Unshackle

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈʃækəl/

Definitions of unshackle

verb to release from restraints or constraints

Example Sentences

A1 The key was stuck, but I managed to unshackle it with a little force.

A2 The prisoner was finally unshackled after spending years in captivity.

B1 The new law aims to unshackle small businesses from unnecessary regulations.

B2 The team's creativity was unshackled when they were given complete freedom to design the project.

C1 The therapist helped her unshackle herself from the negative thoughts that were holding her back.

C2 The revolutionary leader's goal was to unshackle his country from the chains of oppression.

Examples of unshackle in a Sentence

formal The government is working to unshackle the economy from burdensome regulations.

informal I need to unshackle myself from this toxic relationship.

slang Let's unshackle ourselves and go have some fun!

figurative Learning to forgive is a way to unshackle yourself from the past.

Grammatical Forms of unshackle

• past tense: unshackled
• plural: unshackles
• comparative: more unshackled
• superlative: most unshackled
• present tense: unshackle
• future tense: will unshackle
• perfect tense: has unshackled
• continuous tense: is unshackling
• singular: unshackle
• positive degree: unshackled
• infinitive: to unshackle
• gerund: unshackling
• participle: unshackling

Origin and Evolution of unshackle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unshackle' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'shackle' meaning 'a metal link, typically a chain, used to fasten someone or something'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 17th century, 'unshackle' has evolved to encompass the idea of freeing someone or something from constraints or restrictions, both physical and metaphorical.