Synonyms of released

released 1 of 2

adjective

as in delivered

Related Words

• delivered
• freed
• liberated
• quit
• shut (of)
• unburdened
• free
• disencumbered
• unhampered
• unimpeded

Dissimilar Words

• hindered
• handicapped
• encumbered
• hobbled

released

2 of 2

verb

past tense of release

1

as in unleashed

to set free (from a state of being held in check)

the losing player released his anger with a great yell of frustration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleashed
• loosened
• unlocked
• expressed
• let go
• uncorked
• unloosed
• aired
• loosed
• liberated
• unloosened
• sprang
• freed
• emancipated
• discharged
• enfranchised
• manumitted
• unbound
• unshackled
• unchained
• uncaged
• vented
• unfettered
• took out
• unmoored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contained
• held
• checked
• controlled
• governed
• restrained
• regulated
• constrained
• inhibited
• curbed
• tamed
• smothered
• reined (in)
• bridled
• bound
• confined
• shackled
• handcuffed
• hampered
• fettered
• manacled
• trammeled
• enchained
• haltered

2

as in gave way (to)

to find emotional release for

tried to find other ways of releasing tension than by chewing her fingernails

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleashed
• gave way (to)
• aired
• expressed
• vented
• voiced
• took out
• loosed
• stated
• acted out
• ventilated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressed
• managed
• controlled
• contained
• governed
• handled
• repressed
• checked
• restrained
• constrained
• bottled (up)
• held back
• tamed
• curbed
• smothered
• pulled in
• swallowed
• inhibited
• quieted
• lulled
• soothed
• stilled
• choked
• quelled
• stifled
• repressed
• reined (in)
• strangled
• pocketed
• bridled
• muffled
• allayed

3

as in freed

to set free (as from slavery or confinement)

release the prisoners immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freed
• liberated
• rescued
• saved
• loosened
• discharged
• sprang
• loosed
• turned loose
• enlarged
• emancipated
• enfranchised
• manumitted
• unbound
• paroled
• unchained
• uncaged
• delivered
• redeemed
• disenthralled
• unfettered
• bailed (out)
• ransomed
• extricated
• disengaged
• disentangled
• disembarrassed
• unshackled
• disencumbered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bound
• confined
• restrained
• fettered
• imprisoned
• shackled
• committed
• handcuffed
• incarcerated
• jailed
• locked (up)
• interned
• enchained
• conquered
• subdued
• enslaved
• manacled
• subjugated
• trammeled
• immured

4

as in liberated

to set free from entanglement or difficulty

the new governor finally managed to release himself from his rash campaign promise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freed
• liberated
• saved
• redeemed
• rescued
• extricated
• cut loose
• cleared
• disentangled
• disengaged
• untangled
• delivered
• disembarrassed
• unraveled
• untied
• unburdened
• disencumbered
• disburdened
• unsnarled
• untwined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocked
• hampered
• loaded
• hindered
• weighed
• impeded
• obstructed
• entangled
• embroiled
• burdened
• encumbered

5

as in cast

to throw or give off

an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cast
• issued
• emitted
• radiated
• evolved
• expelled
• emanated
• eliminated
• exhaled
• discharged
• sent (out)
• poured
• irradiated
• vented
• gave out
• expired
• threw out
• shot
• evacuated
• erupted
• excreted
• secreted
• exuded
• ejected
• sprayed
• oozed
• gushed
• spewed
• squirted
• spurted
• spouted
• jetted
• outpoured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbed
• inhaled
• took up
• soaked (up)
• sucked (up)
• sponged

6

as in announced

to make known openly or publicly

the panel of nutritionists released their findings on the safety and effectiveness of various diets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• announced
• published
• declared
• proclaimed
• posted
• advertised
• promulgated
• disclosed
• publicized
• revealed
• broadcast
• heralded
• trumpeted
• promoted
• reported
• blared
• ran with
• flashed
• sounded
• introduced
• enunciated
• placarded
• gave out
• blazed
• blazoned
• disseminated
• annunciated
• beat the drum (for or about)
• showed
• spread
• featured
• called (off or out)
• cried
• barked
• notified
• rang
• informed
• billed
• manifested
• divulged
• imparted
• tolled
• puffed
• bulletined
• gazetted
• communicated
• plugged
• billboarded
• handed down
• intimated
• blurbed
• apprised
• kithed
• knelled
• advised
• pitched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withheld
• suppressed
• concealed
• recalled
• silenced
• revoked
• retracted
• hushed (up)
• recanted

7

as in removed

to let go from office, service, or employment

they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• removed
• dismissed
• sacked
• retired
• fired
• discharged
• terminated
• axed
• canned
• sent packing
• mustered out
• bounced
• turned off
• cashiered
• laid off
• showed (someone) the door
• pink-slipped
• trimmed
• downsized
• separated
• kicked out
• unseated
• furloughed
• chucked (out)
• booted (out)
• threw out
• drummed (out)
• excessed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employed
• retained
• engaged
• hired
• signed (up or on)
• kept
• took on
• contracted
• recruited
• rehired
• reemployed
• subcontracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of released

Verb

Recently released pictures show his coffin next arriving in Karbala, surrounded by masses of people. — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Last 'Cheetah Girls' movie released in 2008 The original film trilogy, based on Deborah Gregory's book series of the same name, is one of Disney Channel's most iconic original movie franchises. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026

The White House has not released a cost estimate for the arch. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

In Gallup’s recently released State of the Global Workplace 2026 Report, the data on manager engagement highlighted a concerning development. — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Off Campus came at the perfect time, as the group released the deluxe version of their album, No Hard Feelings, just weeks after the show premiered. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Sentenced to 20 years in jail, he was later released to Tehran in a prisoner exchange. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Instead decades of motion can be released in sudden bursts of earthquakes and volcanic activity. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 8 July 2026

In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026