unmuzzle
Free to speak
To unmuzzle is to remove a muzzle from an animal, allowing it to bark, bite, or eat freely.
Figuratively, to unmuzzle is to remove restrictions on speech or expression: The court ruling effectively unmuzzled the press.
The opposite of muzzle in both literal and figurative senses.
figurative
To release from restraint
- liberateSet free from captivity
- unshackleRemove bonds from
- emancipateGrant freedom to
- freeWithout payment or restriction
release · unfetter · uncage · unchain · unbind · empower · enable · permit
unleash
To release from restraint
- liberateSet free from captivity
- unshackleRemove bonds from
- emancipateGrant freedom to
free · release · unfetter · uncage · unchain · unbind · empower · enable · permit · allow
silence
Total lack of sound
voice · speak · express · liberate · free speech · dissent · opinion · protest · advocate · articulate
dog
Domesticated barking mammal
leash · veterinarian · groomer · aggressive · canine · training · release · mouth · jaw · panting