Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To let go or set free something or someone that was held captive or constrained.
Release
/rɪˈliːs/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
"I do not want to be released.
"What is the process for releasing a prisoner?"
The man releases my arm and holds his hands up defensively.
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle English word "relesen," meaning to relinquish, from the Old French "releser," based on Latin "re-" (again) + "laxare" (to relax).
Usage Statistics:
102 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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