Unyoke — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌən-ˈyōk/ un·yoke

Meaning & Definition of Unyoke

Unyoke (verb)

  1. to free from a yoke or harness
  2. to take apart, disjoin
  3. to unharness a draft animal

Unyoke (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set or force apart

    "unyoke these two boats and tie them to the dock separately"

    similar: break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink
    related: break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear, cut off, insulate, isolate, seclude, segregate, sequester, detach, disengage, disentangle, unravel, untie
    opposite: join, link, unify, unite
    near: assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unyoke

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unyoke:

break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unyoke

Words with the opposite meaning of Unyoke:

join, link, unify, unite

Related Words for Unyoke

break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear

Near Antonyms of Unyoke

assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Word Forms of Unyoke

Inflections: unyoked, unyoking, unyokes

Origin & Etymology of Unyoke

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Unyoke

What does "Unyoke" mean?

"Unyoke" means to free from a yoke or harness. As a verb, it is defined as: to free from a yoke or harness.

What is another word for "Unyoke"?

Other words for "Unyoke" include break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever and dissociate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unyoke" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unyoke"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unyoke". Common alternatives include break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite and divide.

What is the opposite of "Unyoke"?

Antonyms of "Unyoke" include join, link, unify and unite. Near antonyms include assemble, associate, blend and combine.

How do you use "Unyoke" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unyoke" in a sentence: "unyoke these two boats and tie them to the dock separately".

Is "Unyoke" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unyoke" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Unyoke"?

"Unyoke" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈyōk/ and divided into syllables as un·yoke.

What is the origin of the word "Unyoke"?

First known use: before 12th centuryt.