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set free

ADJECTIVE
released
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discharged
STRONG
free liberated
WEAK
let go
VERB
absolve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acquit exempt exonerate forgive pardon relieve vindicate
STRONG
bleach clear discharge exculpate excuse free launder liberate loose release sanitize spare spring whitewash
WEAK
blink at go easy on let off let off easy let off the hook let up on lifeboat wink at wipe it off wipe the slate clean write off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accuse blame censure charge condemn convict damn punish sentence
STRONG
hold keep limit restrain
WEAK
bind impeach incriminate obligate
VERB
clear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolve acquit clarify exonerate release
STRONG
defog discharge emancipate exculpate explain relieve vindicate
WEAK
disculpate find innocent let go let off let off the hook
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame charge condemn convict incriminate sentence
STRONG
accuse imprison
WEAK
find guilty
VERB
disengage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
back off detach disconnect disentangle dissociate extricate liberate withdraw
STRONG
abstract disassociate disjoin disunite divide ease loose loosen release separate unbind uncouple undo unfasten unloose untie
WEAK
back out cut loose cut out drop out opt out pull the plug unfix weasel out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attach connect couple entangle join link
STRONG
collect combine fasten gather hold keep maintain unite
WEAK
bind engage
VERB
free
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acquit clear discharge dismiss extricate pardon parole release relieve rescue save
STRONG
absolve bail deliver demobilize disengage emancipate enfranchise loose loosen manumit ransom redeem reprieve spring unbind unchain undo unleash untie
WEAK
bail out cut loose disenthrall disimprison let loose let off let off the hook let out put on the street turn loose turn out uncage unfetter unfix
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employ engage hire hold injure keep maintain
STRONG
bind fasten imprison restrain
WEAK
compel confine enslave incarcerate limit suppress
VERB
liberate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emancipate free rescue save
STRONG
deliver detach discharge disembarrass loose loosen manumit redeem release unbind unchain unhook
WEAK
bail one out free up get out from under let loose let out save one's neck unshackle
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hold incarcerate
STRONG
detain imprison keep
WEAK
hold back limit prevent restrain
VERB
manumit
Synonyms
STRONG
absolve acquit bail clear deliver demobilize discharge disengage dismiss emancipate enfranchise extricate liberate loose loosen pardon parole ransom redeem release relieve reprieve rescue save spring unbind unchain undo unleash untie
WEAK
bail out cut loose disenthrall disimprison let loose let off let off the hook let out put on the street turn loose turn out uncage unfetter unfix
Antonyms
STRONG
bind blame condemn convict damn detain employ engage fasten harm hire hold hurt imprison injure keep limit maintain punish restrain sentence
VERB
parole
Synonyms
STRONGEST
let out liberate pardon
STRONG
free release
Antonyms
STRONG
hold
VERB
ransom
Synonyms
STRONG
deliver emancipate extricate free liberate manumit recover redeem regain release reprise repurchase rescue save unchain
WEAK
buy freedom of buy out obtain release of pay for release of unfetter
Antonyms
STRONG
confine forfeit harm hold hurt imprison incarcerate keep limit lose restrain
VERB
redeem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extricate liberate
STRONG
deliver emancipate loose manumit ransom release rescue save unbind unchain
WEAK
disenthrall disimprison pay ransom unfetter
Antonyms
STRONG
harm hold hurt imprison keep
WEAK
abandon disregard forfeit ignore lose
VERB
release
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear deliver discharge drop free issue leak surrender
STRONG
absolve acquit commute disengage dispense emancipate exculpate excuse exempt exonerate extricate liberate loose loosen manumit spring unbind unchain undo unfasten unleash unloose untie vent yield
WEAK
bail out cast loose give off give out go easy on let off let off steam let up on open up set at large set loose take out turn loose turn out unfetter unshackle wipe the slate clean
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confine detain hold imprison keep limit restrain retain suppress
STRONG
bind blame charge condemn convict fasten incarcerate incriminate prevent sentence
WEAK
collect gather maintain
VERB
rescue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extricate free keep liberate preserve protect recapture recover release retrieve salvage
STRONG
conserve deliver disembarrass disentangle emancipate manumit ransom redeem regain retain safeguard spring unleash unloose
WEAK
bail one out get off the hook get out get out of hock give a break hold over pull out of the fire save life of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
give harm hold hurt injure limit lose restrain
STRONG
forfeit imprison spend
WEAK
imperil
VERB
save
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deliver free recover salvage
STRONG
defend emancipate extricate liberate ransom redeem spring unchain
WEAK
bail out come to rescue get off the hook get out of hock give a break pull out of fire save one's neck unshackle
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confine hold limit lose restrain
STRONG
abandon
WEAK
endanger harm hurt leave open make vulnerable squander throw away waste
VERB
unlock
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decipher undo unravel
STRONG
crack free jimmy liberate pop release unbolt unbutton uncork unfasten unhook unseal
WEAK
break in open the door unlatch unshut
Antonyms
STRONG
button fasten fix hold limit restrain

Example Sentences

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When Cady is suddenly exonerated and set free, he shows up to insinuate himself in the Bowdens’ life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In March, 51 prisoners were set free after talks with the Vatican.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Then they’re driven back and set free the next day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

The authorities have not said why he was set free but it is the latest in a string of similar releases.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Five lilac post-balloons float to my left, waiting for messages, and to be set free off the balcony.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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