Past tense of unleash; released from restraint or allowed to act freely, often with great force or intensity.
From 'un-' (reversal prefix) + 'leash' (from Old French 'laisse,' a thong or cord for leading animals). Originally literal - removing a dog's leash - but quickly developed metaphorical meanings.
The word 'unleashed' carries an implication of sudden, powerful release that can be either positive (unleashing creativity) or destructive (unleashing fury). This dual nature reflects our ambivalent relationship with freedom and constraint - liberation can be both exhilarating and dangerous.
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