What is another word for releasing?

Common synonyms for releasing include unloose, free, exhaust, discharge, cathartic.

What is the opposite of releasing?

Antonyms of releasing include holding, keeping, retaining, confining, restraining.

Synonyms for

Releasing

Verb / ri:ˈli:sɪŋ / Another word for releasing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to set free or allow to escape

Synonyms & similar words

unloose free exhaust discharge cathartic unfreeze eject unblock turn unloosen relinquish secrete expel freeze resign issue publish hold liberate loose block release confine freeing liberating discharging emitting unleashing unloading unshackling unchaining untying unlocking disentangling dismissing dropping expelling extricating loosening relaxing removing resigning

Synonyms by register

Formal

issuing publishing disseminating unleashing authorizing

Informal

letting go setting free putting out dropping

Literary

unshackling unbinding emancipating

Antonyms

holding keeping retaining confining restraining detaining securing

Common collocations

releasing a statement
releasing the prisoners
releasing the product
releasing the tension
releasing funds
releasing information
releasing a song

Word family

noun release

verb release

adjective releasable

Usage note

The word 'releasing' can refer to the act of making something available, or the act of setting something free. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

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