Antonyms for set freeset free

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1. set freeverb

   Synonyms:
   let loose, set loose, turn loose

2. set freeverb

   To release, to free, to give freedom to.

   Synonyms:
   set loose, let loose, turn loose

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. set free

   To absolve, in the strict sense, is to set free from any bond. One may be absolved from a promise by a breach of faith on the part of one to whom the promise was made. To absolve from sins is formally to remit their condemnation and penalty, regarded as a bond upon the soul. "Almighty God ... pardoneth and absolveth all those who truly repent, and unfeignedly believe his holy Gospel." Book of Common Prayer, Declar. of Absol. To acquit of sin or crime is to free from the accusation of it, pronouncing one guiltless; the innocent are rightfully acquitted; the guilty may be mercifully absolved. Compare PARDON.

   Antonyms:
   accuse, bind, charge, compel, condemn, convict, impeach, inculpate, obligate, oblige

   Synonyms:
   absolve, acquit, clear, discharge, exculpate, exempt, exonerate, forgive, free, liberate, pardon, pardon, release

   Preposition:
   One is absolved from (rarely of) a promise, a sin, etc.

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Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:2.0 / 2 votes

1. liberate, set freeverb

   grant freedom to

   "The students liberated their slaves upon graduating from the university"

   Synonyms:
   emancipate, loose, release, free, liberate, unloosen, unloose

How to use set free in a sentence?

1. Jewell Parker Rhodes:

   We nurture children so they can fly and be set free and be the citizens for a new world, a new generation, parents are dragging these children intellectually, emotionally back to their era, and I think, culturally, it's really a disservice.

2. the omani shed:

   A caged bird set free may be caught again, a hurtful word that escapes your lips will not return

3. Menander:

   Being a man, ne'er ask the gods for a life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.

4. Donald Trump:

   Let's cut the red tape, let's set free our dreams.

5. Michelle Bachelet:

   The welcome releases of 62 detainees then (in June), with a further 22 – including journalist Braulio Jatar and judge (Maria) Lourdes Afiuni – set free yesterday and the authorities' acceptance of two human rights officers in the country, signify the beginning of positive engagement on the country's many human rights issues.

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