unfetter
pronunciation
How to pronounce unfetter in British English:
UK ['ʌn'fetə]
How to pronounce unfetter in American English:
US [ʌn'fetə]
Word Origin
- unfetter (v.)
- mid-14c., from un- (2) "opposite of" + fetter (v.). The figurative sense is recorded from late 14c. Related: Unfettered; unfettering.
Example
- 1. The young affections should be restrained until the period arrives when sufficient age and experience will make it honorable and safe to unfetter them .