Top synonyms for “release”: acquittance, bring out, button, departure, discharge, discharge, dismissal, dismission, and 38 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the act of liberating someone or something
- (noun)(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
- (noun)a formal written statement of relinquishment
- (noun)the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
- (noun)the act of allowing a fluid to escape
- (noun)activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion“she had no other outlet for her feelings”
- (noun)merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)“a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra”
- (noun)a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
- (noun)a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
- (noun)an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
- (noun)euphemistic expressions for death“thousands mourned his passing”
- (noun)a process that liberates or discharges something“there was a sudden release of oxygen”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "release"?
Common synonyms for "release" include acquittance, bring out, button, departure, discharge, discharge. Our thesaurus lists 46 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "release" mean?
the act of liberating someone or something
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