unhand

• Verbe littéraire ou dramatique signifiant relâcher ou libérer quelqu'un ou quelque chose que l'on tenait, généralement en retirant sa main.

An archaic verb meaning to release or let go of something or someone, typically used in dramatic or literary contexts.

1. Release or let goB2formal

   To remove one's hand from something or someone; to release a grip.

   Lâcher prise

   • The guard ordered the thief to unhand the bag.
   • She told him to unhand her arm immediately.
   • He refused to unhand the rope until help arrived.

   Synonymesdropfreelet goreleaserelinquishunclaspunloose

   Antonymesclaspclutchgraspgriphold