uncork

Free the bottle

To uncork is to remove the cork from a bottle, especially wine: She uncorked a bottle of champagne to celebrate.

Figuratively, to uncork something is to release what's been held back—emotions, talent, or power: The team uncorked a devastating offensive in the second half.

He finally uncorked his frustrations.

release

pop

Fizzy drink, regionally

pressure · burst · gush · spray · overflow · foam · spurt · exhale · decompress · vent

wine

bottle

Container for liquids

vintage · cellar · tasting · pour · aerate · breathe · merlot · chardonnay · cabernet · pinot

celebrate

toast

Heated bread; glass-raising honor

wedding · anniversary · graduation · milestone · birthday · gala · reception · ceremony · jubilation · triumph

reveal

unleash

To release from restraint

expose · uncover · divulge · express · emotions · feelings · outpouring · confession · truth · candor

Categories
Opposites
sealing/closure

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Tree bark bottle seal

plug · stopper · seal · reseal · recork

release vs. restraint

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Suppress emotions internally

contain · restrain · suppress · hold back · smother

Family

uncorked, uncorks, uncorking, uncorker

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G