Synonyms of liberation

liberation

noun

ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən 

as in emancipation

the act of setting free from slavery

the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emancipation
• freeing
• freedom
• manumission
• enfranchisement
• salvation
• redemption
• deliverance
• independence
• liberty
• autonomy
• independency
• sovereignty
• sovranty
• self-government

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enslavement
• bondage
• servitude
• yoke
• imprisonment
• serfdom
• captivity
• conquest
• incarceration
• thraldom
• subjugation
• internment
• thralldom
• enchainment

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of liberation

Even if Joe Biden provoked little affection, his campaign felt to his supporters like the culmination of a liberation movement. —Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024

Over a video call, Selden and Thorton candidly express how a past conversation led to the creation of Black Girls Tennis Club, a charitable organization that serves as a pathway to liberation for Black women and girls through play. —Essence, 17 Oct. 2024

Politics was also on the mind of veteran Spanish actor Javier Bardem who also received a Donostia award this year and gave a lengthy plea for Palestinian liberation during a festival press conference. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2024

Beloved in France, Foster delivered a moving speech at the commemoration for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Paris from German troops this year in August, alongside France’s President Emmanuel Macron. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024