ungag
Let speak again
To ungag is to remove a gag from someone's mouth, restoring their ability to speak: The hostages were ungagged once the ransom was confirmed.
Figuratively, it means to lift restrictions on speech or expression: The court ruling effectively ungagged the whistleblower.
Exchange air through lungs
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- releaseTo let go
- unburdenRemove a weight from
- decompressRelease stored pressure
relax · ease · comfort · soothe · unclench · loosen · unbottle · vent
Produce words aloud
- voiceSound from throat
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
- communicateExchange thoughts with others
- utterTo vocalize words
declare · proclaim · announce · disclose · divulge · reveal · confess · air
Without payment or restriction
- releaseTo let go
- liberateSet free from captivity
- emancipateGrant freedom to
- unshackleRemove bonds from
unbind · unfetter · unchain · unleash · untie · loose · empower · enfranchise
Remove content restrictions
- unbanRemove a prohibition
- unrestrictRemove imposed limitations
- unblockRemove an obstacle
- declassifyRemove secrecy designation
unsuppress · unredact · unsilence · whitelist · permit · allow · authorize · approve
breathe
Exchange air through lungs
decompress · relax · ease · comfort · soothe · unclench · loosen · unbottle · vent · catharsis
speak
Produce words aloud
- voiceSound from throat
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
- communicateExchange thoughts with others
utter · declare · proclaim · announce · disclose · divulge · reveal · confess · air · vocalize
free
Without payment or restriction
- releaseTo let go
- liberateSet free from captivity
- emancipateGrant freedom to
unshackle · unbind · unfetter · unchain · unleash · untie · loose · empower · enfranchise · enable
uncensor
Remove content restrictions
- unbanRemove a prohibition
- unrestrictRemove imposed limitations
- unblockRemove an obstacle
declassify · unsuppress · unredact · unsilence · whitelist · permit · allow · authorize · approve · legalize