Release and Shackle

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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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Shackle is an antonym for release.

Nearby Words: released, releasing

Shackle verb - To confine or restrain with or as if with chains.

Usage example: unwilling to shackle the dogs to the wall of the house

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Release is an antonym for shackle in restrain topic.

Nearby Words: shackled, shackling

release prisoners

shackle prisoners

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