Burke and Release

Burke

Burke verb - To keep from being publicly known.

Release is an antonym for burke in topics: choke, restrain, prevent, attempt to make quiet.

Release

Release verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).

Burke is an antonym for release.

Nearby Words: released, releasing

Both words in one sentence

  • During the scene in Aliens where Ripley confronts Burke, she mentions that his order to the colonists was dated "6/12/79", which was Alien's release date.
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