Unhand Meaning in English
word
ʌnˈhænd
un-HAND
ʌnhˈænd
un-HAND
Definition
To let go of something or someone you are holding, usually used as a command telling someone to release their grip.
Usage & Nuances
Now considered old-fashioned or literary, mostly used in dramatic or formal situations, especially as an order: 'Unhand me!' Rarely used in modern everyday speech.
Spanish: suéltame - dejar de sujetarPortuguese (BR): soltar - largarPortuguese (PT): soltar - largarChinese (Simplified): 放手Chinese (Traditional): 放手Hindi: हाथ छोड़नाArabic: اترك يديBengali: হাত সরাও - ছেড়ে দাওRussian: отпусти - отпусти рукиJapanese: 手を放せ - 離せVietnamese: buông ra - thả tay raKorean: 손을 놓아라 - 놓아주다Turkish: bırak - elini çekUrdu: ہاتھ ہٹا دو - چھوڑ دوIndonesian: lepaskan - bebaskan tanganmu
Example Sentences
Unhand me at once!
basic
He shouted, "Unhand her!"
basic
The guard told the thief to unhand the bag.
basic
Just unhand the book and nobody gets hurt.
natural
If you don't unhand me right now, I'll call for help.
natural
The villain laughed and refused to unhand the hostage.
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