1. the act of removing shackles or freeing from restraints
Usage: gerund form

1. removing shackles or chains from someone or something
Usage: present participle of unshackle
2. freeing from restrictions or limitations
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The guards were unshackling the prisoners before their release.
• She focused on unshackling herself from negative thoughts.
• The unshackling of trade barriers boosted the economy.
• He spent years unshackling his mind from old prejudices.
• The unshackling of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
• They are unshackling the organization from outdated policies.
• The unshackling process took several minutes to complete.