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freed or released
« on: August 23, 2010, 05:34:34 PM »
I just want to ask if there's a difference in usage between the words "freed" and "released"?

Which is correct in this sentence?

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The kidnappers freed/released one hostage.

I'm not sure but I think there's a slight difference.
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Re: freed or released
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 08:03:43 PM »
In the context of hostage-taking, "freed" and "released" are synonymous, both meaning "set free from restraint or confinement." There's hardly any difference between the two verbs in this particular instance.
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