Release and Vanquish

Release

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

Vanquish is an antonym for release.

Nearby Words: released, releasing

Vanquish

Vanquish verb - To bring under one's control by force of arms.
Usage example: vanquished nation after nation in his relentless conquest of Europe

Release is an antonym for vanquish in defeat soundly topic.

Nearby Words: vanquishing, vanquisher

Common collocations

spirit release spirit vanquish spirit
god release god vanquish god
time release time vanquish time
evil release evil vanquish evil
Other words: beast, monster, demon, virus, emotions, enemies.

Both words in one sentence

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