Synonyms of uncork

uncork

verb

ˌən-ˈkȯrk 

as in to unleash

to set free (from a state of being held in check)

uncorked her emotions once she was alone in her room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleash
• loosen
• release
• unlock
• let go
• express
• unloose
• loose
• unloosen
• liberate
• air
• emancipate
• free
• unshackle
• spring
• enfranchise
• unbind
• unfetter
• unchain
• uncage
• vent
• manumit
• unmoor
• discharge
• take out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hold
• contain
• regulate
• restrain
• check
• control
• govern
• inhibit
• tame
• smother
• constrain
• curb
• rein (in)
• confine
• bind
• bridle
• handcuff
• hamper
• shackle
• trammel
• manacle
• enchain
• fetter
• halter

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of uncork

Ahead, our panel of sommeliers are uncorking their top recommendations for what to pour with your favorite holiday cookies and candies. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024

The Bucks chose not to uncork the bottles of champagne waiting for them in the locker room, in part because of the long road ahead of them to get to the playoffs and win there. —Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024

Not before uncorking a series of wild misses while straining to record the final out. —Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024

Advertisement That gave the Dodgers a one-run lead that increased an inning later after Machado lazily uncorked a wild throw to first that led to another Dodgers run. —Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024