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Meaning of unharness
The primary meaning of the word "unharness" is to remove the harness from an animal, or more broadly, to release or free something from a constraint.
Etymology of unharness
The word "unharness" originates from the combination of "un-" (meaning "to remove" or "to reverse") and "harness" (meaning "a set of equipment for controlling or holding something").
Historically, the term "harness" referred to the equipment used to control or restrain animals, and "unharness" naturally evolved to describe the act of removing this equipment.
Synonyms
release
free
liberate
unshackle
untie
unfasten
unchain
unleash
unfetter
unbind
discharge
dismiss
exempt
excuse
acquit
clear
exonerate
vindicate
absolve
deliver
emancipate
manumit
enfranchise
disembarrass
disenthrall
disencumber
extricate
untangle
loosen
detach
separate
disconnect
uncouple
unyoke
unbridle
unseat
Definitions
- To remove the harness from an animal, especially a horse.
- * To release or free something from a constraint, obligation, or restriction.
Usage Examples
- The farmer unharnessed the horse after a long day of plowing.
- * The new policy aims to unharness the creative potential of the company's employees.