Synonyms for
Freed
Definition
To release from captivity, confinement, or slavery; to set free.
Synonyms & similar words
justify
giveup
block
unloosen
disembarrass
free
freeze
obstruct
lodge
disengage
confine
blame
resign
enforce
liberate
dislodge
loose
relieve
release
unloose
relinquish
unblock
unfreeze
absolve
rid
released
liberated
emancipated
rescued
saved
extricated
discharged
unchained
unfettered
unshackled
unbound
unleashed
unlocked
loosed
manumitted
emancipated
disentangled
disengaged
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- freed from
- freed up
- freed the slaves
- freed the hostages
- freed the prisoners
- freed his mind
- freed the land
Word family
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'.
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Example sentences
- The bird was freed from the cage.
- The slaves were freed after the Civil War.
- I freed myself from my fears and accomplished my goals.
- The firefighters freed the cat from the tree.
- 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