to unbridle emotion

Examples

• All

• During the ceremony, he allowed himself to unbridle emotion in front of the attendees.

• Artists often unbridle emotion through their creative work.

• Don't unbridle emotion too quickly!

• It's time to unbridle emotion and let your feelings show!

• During the concert, the singer decided to unbridle emotion and shared her personal story with the audience.

• He chose to unbridle emotion during the therapy session, expressing his grief openly.

• The film made me unbridle emotion, as I couldn't hold back my tears at the touching scene.

Synonyms

V

to vent

vsto unbridle emotion

61 4.1

To show strong feelings, especially when angry

covers open, unrestricted expression in general rather than anger-focused speech

E

to express feelings

vsto unbridle emotion

38 3.4

Show or say your emotions to other people

adds the idea of doing this openly and without restraint

S

to speak from the heart

vsto unbridle emotion

• Informal

9 3.7

Say something honestly and with strong feeling

is about open release without restraint rather than focused sincerity

P

to pour one's heart out

vsto unbridle emotion

• Informal

8 6.4

Talk openly about your deepest feelings when you feel upset

is similar but applies broadly, not only to deep personal talk

U

to uncork

vsto unbridle emotion

3 5.5

To let strong feelings come out after holding them in

means open, unchecked expression rather than only the act of release

E

to express emotion

vsto unbridle emotion

2 3.4

Show your feelings with words, actions, or your face

emphasizes doing this without limits rather than simply showing them

E

to effuse

vsto unbridle emotion

1 8.7

To show feelings openly, like warmth or joy

focuses on open, uncontrolled expression rather than abundance alone

G

to give vent

vsto unbridle emotion

1 6.5

To express strong feelings such as anger or sadness

is broader, covering open expression of many inner states not only strong reactions

W

to wear one's heart on one's sleeve

vsto unbridle emotion

• Informal

1 7.0

To show your feelings openly so other people can see them

is about open expression without restraint rather than visible display only

U

to unbridle passion

vsto unbridle emotion

7.2

Show strong feelings openly without holding back

is about open expression of inner states generally rather than only strong ones

U

to unbosom

vsto unbridle emotion

• Archaic

9.9

To tell someone your secret or worrying thoughts and feelings

is broader, referring to openly showing inner states rather than private confession

Antonyms

S

to suppress

88 5.8

To hold back feelings or reactions

R

to restrain

72 4.6

Keep strong feelings under control so you do not act on them

How Expressive

to unbridle emotion

7.3

to pour out

• Informal

33 3.9

to express emotion

2 3.4

to open up

• Informal

149 2.9

to hold back

108 4.2

to becloak one's feelings

• Archaic

9.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology