release

verb

How many syllables in release?

There are 2 syllables in the word release.

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Divide release into syllables:

re · lease

How to pronounce release:

Definition of release:

release (verb):: to let go dismiss; release, as from one's grip.; to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude; to free (a person or animal) from captivity or imprisonment

Synonyms for release:

acquittance

button

departure

discharge

dismissal

dismission

exit

expiration

firing

freeing

going

handout

liberation

loss

outlet

passing

press release

sack

sacking

spill

spillage

tone ending

vent

waiver

Antonyms for release:

captivity

check

collection

confinement

conviction

custody

detainment

detention

durance

gathering

hold

immuration

immurement

imprisonment

incarceration

internment

jaildom

penal servitude

prison

remand

restraint

sentence

thraldom

thralldom

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