Absorb.
clench, hold, or grasp
The opposite would be 'release' or 'freed'.
The opposite of the verb "release" (let go) can be check, hold, capture, retain, detain, or gather. The opposite of the noun release could similarly be retention, or holding. For wildlife applications, the opposite (first) action would be to catch.
The opposite of the verb "release" (let go) can be check, hold, capture, retain, detain, or gather. The opposite of the noun release could similarly be retention, or holding. For wildlife applications, the opposite (first) action would be to catch.
release
The opposite transitive action of capture is "release." (free, let go)
The opposite (or subsequent) action of to kidnap is to return, release, or reunite.
One opposite of "grasp" can be "relax". One opposite of "unwind" can be "ravel".
absolve; release
The opposite of retain (keep) could be lose or dispose of. The opposite of retain (hold) would be release, free, loosen, or unsecure.
Enlargement, release, expansion, freedom...
set free, release.