verb
- to release one’s grip on someone or something; to let go
Usage: formal; often used as an imperative
Examples
- Unhand me this instant!
- The knight demanded that the villain unhand the princess.
- She told him to unhand her arm immediately.
- The security guard ordered the suspect to unhand the stolen goods.
- Unhand that child and step away slowly.
- The hero shouted, ‘Unhand her, you scoundrel!’
- Please unhand my briefcase and allow me to pass.