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 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.
One opposite of "grasp" can be "relax". One opposite of "unwind" can be "ravel".
The opposite of retain (keep) could be lose or dispose of. The opposite of retain (hold) would be release, free, loosen, or unsecure.
The opposite of obtain (get) could be release, lose, discard, or dispose of. The opposite of obtain (purchase) would be to sell. The opposite intent (not to obtain) would be to eschew, bypass, or abstain.
clench, hold, or grasp
The opposite would be 'release' or 'freed'.
Absorb.
release
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 transitive action of capture is "release." (free, let go)
The opposite (or subsequent) action of to kidnap is to return, release, or reunite.
absolve; release
One opposite of "grasp" can be "relax". One opposite of "unwind" can be "ravel".
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.