Synonyms for

Freed

Verb / fri:d / Another word for freed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To release from captivity, confinement, or slavery; to set free.

Synonyms & similar words

blame dislodge disengage confine absolve rid resign unfreeze enforce free disembarrass justify giveup release unblock relieve discharge liberate unloose exempt block freeze loose unloosen relinquish released liberated emancipated rescued saved extricated discharged unchained unfettered unshackled unbound unleashed unlocked loosed manumitted emancipated disentangled disengaged

Synonyms by register

Formal

liberated released unfettered emancipated

Informal

let go off the hook out of jail

Literary

unshackled unbound loosed

Antonyms

bound confined imprisoned restricted captured enslaved held

Common collocations

  • freed from
  • freed up
  • freed the slaves
  • freed the hostages
  • freed the prisoners
  • freed his mind
  • freed the land

Word family

noun freedom
verb free
adjective free

Usage note

The past participle 'freed' is often used passively, as in 'The hostages were freed.' It can also be used adjectivally, as in 'freed prisoners'.

Example sentences

  1. The bird was freed from the cage.
  2. The slaves were freed after the Civil War.
  3. I freed myself from my fears and accomplished my goals.
  4. The firefighters freed the cat from the tree.
  5. The prisoner was finally freed after 20 years in jail.

Quotes

  • The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. - Gloria Steinem
  • “Man is condemned to be free.” - Jean-Paul Sartre
  • “Who the son sets free, is free indeed.” - John 8:36

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