Imperative and Release

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Imperative noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.

Usage example: although he had little taste for the social imperatives that come with being governor, he put on a brave face

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Release is an antonym for imperative.

Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively

Release noun - A freeing from an obligation or responsibility.

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Imperative is an antonym for release.

Nearby Words: released, releasing

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