unshackling

/ʌnˈʃækəlɪŋ/
verb
  1. The act of freeing someone or something from physical chains or restraints.
    • The worker is unshackling the heavy iron bars from the old window.
    • The guard is unshackling the prisoner for his daily exercise.
    • They are unshackling the boat from the dock before setting sail.
  2. The act of freeing someone or something from restrictions, limitations, or oppressive control.
    • The new policy is unshackling entrepreneurs from burdensome paperwork.
    • The movement is unshackling women from traditional gender roles.
    • She is unshackling her creativity by ignoring self-doubt.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The process or instance of being freed from restraints or limitations.
    • His unshackling from fear allowed him to speak publicly.
    • The unshackling of the economy led to rapid growth.
    • The unshackling of the prisoners was a moment of great joy.
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