Synonyms for
Liberation
Definition
the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release
Synonyms & similar words
freeing
dismission
sack
sacking
dismissal
firing
release
discharge
freedom
emancipation
release
rescue
deliverance
salvation
liberty
independence
self-determination
autonomy
sovereignty
self-governance
self-rule
self-sufficiency
self-reliance
self-support
self-standing
self-sustenance
self-contained
self-existent
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- liberation movement
- liberation struggle
- women's liberation
- mental liberation
- spiritual liberation
- national liberation
- liberation of the mind
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Usage note
Liberation often implies a significant and positive act of freeing oneself or others from a state of constraint, oppression, or captivity. It carries a strong connotation of empowerment and autonomy.
Example sentences
- The soldiers fought for the liberation of their country.
- The animal rights activists demanded the liberation of the captive animals.
- The civil rights movement fought for the liberation of African Americans.
- The liberation of the hostages was a relief to their families.
- The liberation of women from traditional roles was a slow process.
Quotes
Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.
The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on.
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
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