verb
unhand
uhn-HAND
verb
1
To let go of someone or something held in the hand or grip.
""Unhand me at once!" she cried, pulling away from his grip."
How to Use Unhand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo release your grip on someone or something.
When to use it
Sounds old-fashioned or theatrical in modern English — mostly used humorously or in dramatic/historical writing, as in "unhand me, villain!"
Word Forms
unhanded past tense, unhands singular
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Etymology
From un- + hand.