unleash
v.v. to release a powerful force or feeling that was previously controlled or hidden. You use this when something strong is suddenly let out.
v. to release a powerful force, emotion, or influence from a state of restraint. Transitive; frequently used in metaphorical contexts involving natural disasters, creative energy, or military force.
The storm is about to unleash its full power.
The company plans to unleash a massive marketing campaign to coincide with the product launch next month.
The sudden policy change threatened to unleash a wave of public anger that the administration was ill-prepared to contain or address through diplomatic channels.
From un- + leash.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, often an abstract noun like 'potential', 'fury', or 'creativity'.