Release and Withhold

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Release

Release verb - To make known openly or publicly.
Usage example: the panel of nutritionists released their findings on the safety and effectiveness of various diets
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Withhold is an antonym for release in issue topic.
Nearby Words: released, releasing

Withhold

Withhold verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.
Usage example: withhold some money for your own expenses
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Synonyms for Withhold
Antonyms for Withhold
Release is an antonym for withhold in keep back topic.
Nearby Word: withholding
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Common collocations

time release time withhold time
game release game withhold game
information release information withhold information
music release music withhold music
Other words: key, song, emotions.

Both words in one sentence

  • The game used the new-and-powerful-at-the-time Source Engine, but were contractually obligated to withhold the game's release until Half-Life 2 was released.
    Source: Creator Killer / Video Games
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Withhold and Release. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/release/withhold
Release & Withhold. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/release/withhold>.
Withhold or Release. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/release/withhold.

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