unhand

[ʌnˈhænd]

unhand Definition

• 1. release someone from one's grasp; let go of
• 2. stop holding or touching something

Using unhand: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unhand" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Unhand me, you brute!

• Example

  He unhand the vase and stepped back.

• Example

  She unhand the book and looked up at me.

unhand Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unhand

• release
• free
• liberate
• disengage
• let go

Antonyms for unhand

• grasp
• hold
• grip
• seize
• clutch

Phrases with unhand

• unhand me

  a phrase used to demand that someone release their grip on the speaker

  Example

  Unhand me, you ruffian!

• unhand that

  a phrase used to demand that someone stop holding or touching an object

  Example

  Unhand that vase before you break it!

• unhand my heart

  a phrase used to demand that someone stop pursuing a romantic relationship with the speaker

  Example

  I've told you before, unhand my heart! I'm not interested in you.

Origins of unhand

from Old English 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'hand'

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Summary: unhand in Brief

'Unhand' [ʌnˈhænd] is a verb that means to release someone from one's grasp or to stop holding or touching something. It is often used in imperative phrases like 'Unhand me' or 'Unhand that,' and can also be used figuratively, as in 'Unhand my heart.' Synonyms include 'release,' 'let go,' and 'free.'