Release and Restrain

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Release

Release verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).
Usage example: the losing player released his anger with a great yell of frustration
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Restrain is an antonym for release in let go topic.
Nearby Words: released, releasing

Restrain

Restrain verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.
Usage example: the suspect was restrained and taken to an undisclosed location
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Synonyms for Restrain
Antonyms for Restrain
Release is an antonym for restrain in topics: imprison, hold back.
Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining
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Common collocations

soul release soul restrain soul
power release power restrain power
people release people restrain people
system release system restrain system
Other words: beast, emotions, powers, enemies, demons, prisoners.
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