Synonyms for freedom
ˈfri dəmfree·dom

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:3.8 / 16 votes

1. freedomnoun

   Antonyms:
   constraint, bondage

2. freedomnoun

   Having recently been released from prison, he didn't know what to do with his newfound freedom.

   Antonyms:
   constraint, bondage

3. freedomnoun

   Antonyms:
   bondage, constraint

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.9 / 10 votes

1. freedom

   In general terms, it may be said that freedom is absolute, liberty relative; freedom is the absence of restraint, liberty is primarily the removal or avoidance of restraint; in its broadest sense, it is the state of being exempt from the domination of others or from restricting circumstances. Freedom and liberty are constantly interchanged; the slave is set at liberty, or gains his freedom; but freedom is the nobler word. Independence is said of states or nations, freedom and liberty of individuals; the independence of the United States did not secure liberty or freedom to its slaves. Liberty keeps quite strictly to the thought of being clear of restraint or compulsion; freedom takes a wider range, applying to other oppressive influences; thus, we speak of freedom from annoyance or intrusion. License is, in its limited sense, a permission or privilege granted by adequate authority, a bounded liberty; in the wider sense, license is an ignoring and defiance of all that should restrain, and a reckless doing of all that individual caprice or passion may choose to do — a base and dangerous counterfeit of freedom. Compare ALLOW; PERMISSION.

   Synonyms:
   emancipation, independence, liberty, license

   Antonyms:
   captivity, compulsion, constraint, imprisonment, necessity, obligation, oppression, serfdom, servitude, slavery, superstition, thraldom

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.4 / 5 votes

1. freedomnoun

   the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

   Synonyms:
   exemption

2. exemption, freedomnoun

   immunity from an obligation or duty

   Synonyms:
   exemption, immunity, granting immunity

Matched Categories

1. • State
   • Unsusceptibility

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:3.4 / 11 votes

1. eluthera

   not subjected to tyranny, or enslavement

   Submitted by rinat on August 14, 2019  

2. popular sovereignty

   not being own by someone

   he is now free out of prison

   Submitted by rinat on August 20, 2019  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. freedomnoun

   Synonyms:
   LIBERTY, independence, exemption from restraint

2. freedomnoun

   Synonyms:
   scope, range, play, swing, free play, full play, full swing

3. freedomnoun

   Synonyms:
   franchise, immunity, privilege

4. freedomnoun

   Synonyms:
   familiarity, license

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 2 votes

1. freedomnoun

   Synonyms:
   exemption, immunity, liberty, independence, self-government, autonomy, privileges, immunities, franchises, ease, facility, unconstraint, laxity, candor, frankness, informality, latitudinarianism

   Antonyms:
   subjection, liability, dependence, heteronomy, reserve, constraint, subordination, repression

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "freedom":

   liberty, free, freedoms, liberties, liberté, freely, libertad, freiheit, svoboda, release, swoboda, hurriyat

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1. List of known nicknames for "Freedom":

   Fredom, Hans Henning Terp-Hansen, Freedom Bridgewater, Lashewn Bridgewater, Aubrey 'Freedom' Bridgewater, Aubrey Bridgewater, Aubrey Freedom Bridgewater

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1. Charlie Craig:

   In 2012, fiancs Charlie Craig and David Mullins attempted to order a cake to celebrate Charlie Craig and David Mullins upcoming wedding, from the Masterpiece Cakeshop, in Lakewood, Colo. Jack Phillips, Jack Phillips, told Charlie Craig and David Mullins Jack Phillips would sell Charlie Craig and David Mullins any other baked goods in Jack Phillips store, but would not design a wedding cake because it was in conflict with Jack Phillips Christian beliefs. Charlie Craig and Charlie Craig and David Mullins filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, which ruled in Charlie Craig and David Mullins favor, as did the Colorado Court of Appeals. In its determination in favor of Jack Phillips, the high court did not alter Colorado's anti-discrimination law, instead the case turned on the way in which the baker was treated by Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Writing for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote,... some of the commissioners at the commission's formal, public hearings endorsed the view that religious beliefs can not legitimately be carried into the public sphere or commercial domain, disparaged Philips' faith as despicable and characterized it as merely rhetorical, and compared Justice Anthony Kennedy invocation of Justice Anthony Kennedy sincerely held religious beliefs to defenses of slavery and the holocaust. Charlie Craig, Charlie Craig and David Mullins, and the ACLU, which assisted in the case, agreed, on that part of the decision. We never disagreed about Charlie Craig religious convictions, we just think when you open the doors to the public, you have to serve everyone equally. Kristen Waggoner, Jack Phillips attorney, insists this isn't about discrimination, but religious freedom, which Kristen Waggoner said the high court affirmed. Jack Phillips said Jack Phillips lost 40 percent of Jack Phillips business after the initial lawsuit was filed six years ago. Jack Phillips has since been forced to lay off workers. Jack Phillips said Jack Phillips hopes the ruling will boost business.

2. Marie Yovanovitch:

   Like so many, including those in the Ukrainian-American community, my parents lives were changed forever by Communist and Nazi regimes, they survived poverty, war and displacement, and finally arrived in the United States, with me in tow, in search of freedom, opportunity, dignity and accountability.

3. Daniel Hoffman:

   Our democracy relies on the rule of law and freedom of the press, and that means the press should be able to ask our politicians whatever questions they want, even if they're harsh ones. You've got to hold people accountable, and you've got to report the news. Even if it's not the news that the administration wants to hear, it’s what the people need to know, that is what democracy is all about and if the politician doesn’t like it, well, tough s—t.

4. Henrik Ibsen:

   The worst enemy of truth and freedom in our society is the compact majority. Yes, the damned, compact, liberal majority.

5. Andreas Scheuer:

   The principle of freedom has proven itself. Whoever wants to drive 120 can drive 120, and those who want to go faster can do that too. Why this constant micromanagement?