Synonyms for
Liberties
Definition
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
Synonyms & similar words
familiarity
shoreleave
liberty
impropriety
indecorum
autonomy
freedoms
rights
privileges
entitlements
autonomies
immunities
independence
sovereignty
self-determination
self-governance
self-rule
self-sufficiency
self-support
self-government
self-legislation
self-reliance
self-standing
self-supporting
self-sustaining
self-ruling
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- civil liberties
- personal liberties
- human liberties
- take liberties
- fundamental liberties
- individual liberties
- constitutional liberties
- abuse liberties
Word family
Usage note
Often used in the plural form 'liberties' to refer to specific rights or freedoms, especially civil or political ones. Can also refer to taking undue freedom or acting too familiarly.
Example sentences
- In America, we have certain liberties that we cherish, like freedom of speech and religion.
- The government cannot take away our liberties unless we break the law.
- Sometimes people in other countries don't have the same liberties that we have.
- The Constitution guarantees certain liberties to all Americans.
- I am grateful for the liberties that my ancestors fought for.
Quotes
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.