Released and Strangled

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Strangled is an antonym for released.

Nearby Words: release, releasing

Strangled adjective - Held in check with difficulty.

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Released is an antonym for strangled.

Nearby Word: strangling

He eventually snapped from the guilt and pressure and strangled his agent, ending up in an asylum which he was mistakenly released from some time later.

Source: Method Acting
A man strangled his wife in his sleep and was released as it was decided that his sleep disorder meant that he wasn't responsible for this act.

Source: Insanity Defense
He released a sort of strangled cry of surprise and terror.

Source: Fanfic / Superwomen of Eva 2: Lone Heir of Krypton

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