Decontrolling refers to the process of removing or reducing government control or regulations over certain industries or sectors. Some synonyms for decontrolling include deregulating, unfettering, liberalizing, or relaxing. These terms all indicate a similar concept of reducing restrictions and increasing freedom in certain areas. Deregulating is the most commonly used synonym for decontrolling, and it refers to the removal of regulations or controls on a particular industry or sector. Unfettering implies removing restraints, while liberalizing refers to the act of making laws or regulations more liberal or lenient. Lastly, relaxing refers to reducing the stringency or strictness of regulations or controls.