Definition

To take off or remove a harness or similar equipment from someone or something, allowing them to be free or unrestrained.

Example

The trainer decided to unharness the dog after the race was over.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we should unharness our creativity for this project.

That's a great idea! We've been too focused on the rules.

Exactly! Sometimes we just need to let our ideas flow and not worry too much.

Right! Let’s brainstorm without holding back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unharness → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or to reverse) and "harness" (from Old English *hyrnes*, meaning to equip or put in harness). The word "unharness" means to remove the harness or to free from being equipped or restrained.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('un-') the 'equipment' ('harness') that holds something back — that's why unharness means to free from restraint.

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