Synonyms for release

Synonyms for (noun) release

Synonyms: release, liberation, freeing

Definition: the act of liberating someone or something

Similar words: accomplishment, achievement

Definition: the action of accomplishing something


Synonyms: release, tone ending

Definition: (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone

Similar words: termination, conclusion, ending

Definition: the act of ending something

Usage: the termination of the agreement


Synonyms: release, discharge, waiver

Definition: a formal written statement of relinquishment

Similar words: relinquishing, relinquishment

Definition: the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.


Synonyms: discharge, dismissal, dismission, release, sack, sacking, firing, liberation

Definition: the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

Similar words: termination, conclusion, ending

Definition: the act of ending something

Usage: the termination of the agreement


Synonyms: spill, spillage, release

Definition: the act of allowing a fluid to escape

Similar words: flow, stream

Definition: the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression


Synonyms: release, outlet, vent

Definition: activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion

Usage: she had no other outlet for her feelings; he gave vent to his anger

Similar words: activity

Definition: any specific behavior

Usage: they avoided all recreational activity


Synonyms: release

Definition: merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)

Usage: a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra

Similar words: merchandise, product, ware

Definition: commodities offered for sale

Usage: good business depends on having good merchandise; that store offers a variety of products


Synonyms: release, button

Definition: a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

Similar words: device

Definition: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

Usage: the device is small enough to wear on your wrist; a device intended to conserve water


Synonyms: acquittance, release

Definition: a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation

Similar words: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document

Definition: (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right


Synonyms: handout, press release, release

Definition: an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

Similar words: promulgation, announcement

Definition: a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen

Usage: the announcement appeared in the local newspaper; the promulgation was written in English


Synonyms: loss, exit, expiration, going, passing, release, departure

Definition: euphemistic expressions for death

Usage: thousands mourned his passing

Similar words: death, decease, expiry

Definition: the event of dying or departure from life

Usage: her death came as a terrible shock; upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren


Synonyms: release

Definition: a process that liberates or discharges something

Usage: there was a sudden release of oxygen; the release of iodine from the thyroid gland

Similar words: natural action, natural process, action, activity

Definition: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

Usage: the action of natural forces; volcanic activity


Synonyms for (verb) release

Synonyms: secrete, release

Definition: generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids

Usage: secrete digestive juices; release a hormone into the blood stream

Similar words: transude, ooze, ooze out, exudate, exude

Definition: release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities

Usage: exude sweat through the pores


Synonyms: free, release, unblock, unfreeze

Definition: make (assets) available

Usage: release the holdings in the dictator's bank account

Similar words: supply, issue

Definition: circulate or distribute or equip with

Usage: issue a new uniform to the children; supply blankets for the beds


Synonyms: release, publish, put out, bring out, issue

Definition: prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

Usage: publish a magazine or newspaper

Similar words: publicise, publicize, air, bare

Definition: make public

Usage: She aired her opinions on welfare


Synonyms: release, turn

Definition: let (something) fall or spill from a container

Usage: turn the flour onto a plate

Similar words: channel, channelise, channelize, transfer, transmit, transport

Definition: send from one person or place to another

Usage: transmit a message


Synonyms: free, release, liberate

Definition: release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition

Similar words: bring forth, generate

Definition: bring into existence

Usage: The new manager generated a lot of problems; The computer bug generated chaos in the office; The computer generated this image; The earthquake generated a tsunami


Synonyms: give up, free, release, relinquish, resign

Definition: part with a possession or right

Usage: I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest; resign a claim to the throne

Similar words: hand, give, reach, pass, pass on, turn over

Definition: place into the hands or custody of

Usage: hand me the spoon, please; Turn the files over to me, please; He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers


Synonyms: free, release

Definition: make (information) available for publication

Usage: release the list with the names of the prisoners

Similar words: supply, issue

Definition: circulate or distribute or equip with

Usage: issue a new uniform to the children; supply blankets for the beds


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