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manumit

verb

/ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

Meaning

to release from slavery or servitude; to set free

The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.

liberate, emancipate, release, free, discharge

enslave, capture, imprison

manumit slaves, manumit prisoners, decision to manumit

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

To give something and receive something in return.

to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges

To stop something from happening or arising.