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Meaning of deliverance
The act of setting someone or something free from a state of difficulty or oppression.
Etymology of deliverance
The word "deliverance" comes from the Old French "deliverer", which is derived from the Latin "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "liberare" (meaning "to free").
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including biblical and literary works, to describe the act of rescuing or freeing someone or something from captivity, oppression, or difficulty.
Synonyms
liberation
freedom
release
rescue
salvation
redemption
emancipation
discharge
acquittal
vindication
exoneration
absolution
reprieve
pardon
amnesty
clemency
exemption
immunity
shelter
protection
safeguard
preservation
conservation
preservation
recuperation
restoration
recuperation
recovery
revival
regeneration
rejuvenation
renewal
rebirth
revivalism
reformation
reform
improvement
amelioration
betterment
advancement
progress
deliverability
deliverable
delivery
emancipator
liberator
savior
rescuer
redeemer
conservator
preserver
protector
guardian
defender
champion
deliverers
deliverer
deliverables
Definitions
- The act of delivering someone or something, especially from a state of difficulty or oppression.
- * The state of being delivered, especially from a state of difficulty or oppression.
Usage Examples
- The deliverance of the city from the grip of the enemy was a major turning point in the war.
- * The new policy aims to provide deliverance to low-income families by offering them affordable housing options.
- * The team's deliverance from the relegation zone was a significant achievement, considering their poor performance earlier in the season.
Antonyms
captivity
imprisonment
confinement
detention
incarceration
oppression
subjugation
enslavement
bondage
servitude
subjection
domination
control
restraint
restriction
limitation
hindrance
obstacle
impediment
barrier
obstruction
entrapment
entanglement
snare
trap
confinement
imprisonment
detention
captivity
enslavement
oppression
repression
suppression
tyranny
despotism
authoritarianism
totalitarianism