Release and Undo

Release

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

Undo is a synonym for release in loose topic. In some cases you can use "Undo" instead a verb "Release", when it comes to topics like disengage, let go, untie, set free.

Nearby Words: released, releasing

Undo

Undo verb - To deprive of courage or confidence.

Release is a synonym for undo in open topic. Sometimes you can use "Release" instead a verb "Undo", if it concerns topics such as loose, disengage, unfasten, unbind.

Nearby Words: undoing, undone

Common collocations

control release control undo control
time release time undo time
seal release seal undo seal
evil release evil undo evil
Other words: magic, curse.

Both words in one sentence

  • Tabletop Game / Munchkin There was one special release of a cookie which, upon eating it, would resurrect your character and undo a death.
  • Just Between You and Me The sword you're wielding is a key — using it, you would be able to not only undo the summoning but you might also be able to release the soul of your dear friend, Yimo.
  • Franchise / Sonic the Hedgehog By forcing the game out for a Christmas release, what was yet another attempt to undo the Polygon Ceiling became a very Obvious Beta that actually accentuated them.
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