deliverance (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪvərəns/

Definition

The act of being rescued or set free from a dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant situation.

Examples

• The community celebrated the deliverance of the hostages after weeks of negotiations.

• Many spiritual traditions speak of seeking divine deliverance from suffering and evil.

• The sudden rain brought deliverance to the parched crops and relieved the farmers' anxiety.

Synonyms of deliverance

Words with a similar meaning to deliverance:

• rescue
• salvation
• liberation
• emancipation

Antonyms of deliverance

Words with the opposite meaning to deliverance:

• captivity
• bondage

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