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Which word means the opposite of released?

The opposite of "released" depends on the context. Here are some possibilities:

General Opposites:

* Captured: If referring to a person or animal.

* Confined: If referring to something being held back.

* Restricted: If referring to something being limited.

* Contained: If referring to something being kept within bounds.

* Withheld: If referring to something being kept back or not given.

* Retained: If referring to something being kept.

Specific Opposites:

* Acquired: If referring to something being obtained.

* Purchased: If referring to something being bought.

* Seized: If referring to something being taken forcefully.

* Engaged: If referring to something being used.

* Attached: If referring to something being connected.

* Published: If referring to something being made public.

Example:

* Released: The prisoner was released from jail.

* Opposite: The prisoner was captured and returned to jail.

To choose the best opposite word, consider the context of the sentence you're using it in.

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