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, freedom, 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

NicknamesRate these nicknames:0.0 / 0 votes

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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How to use freedom in a sentence?

1. Julianna Miner:

   Perimenopause worsened my inattentiveness, ability to focus, and productivity, i switched to a different type of planner, finding that a bullet journal helped me stay focused and organized. I also gave Julianna Miner the freedom to measure my productivity differently. I look at what gets done over a week, rather than beating Julianna Miner up if I have a bad day.

2. Jim Jordan:

   The omnibus I think has real problems, not just with freedom caucus members, but with lots of Republicans.

3. Jen Psaki:

   We are greatly concerned by reports that human rights activist Raif Badawi will start facing the inhumane punishment of a 1,000 lashes, in addition to serving a 10-year sentence in prison for exercising his rights to freedom of expression and religion, the United States government calls on Saudi authorities to cancel this brutal punishment and to review Badawi’s case and sentence.

4. Ben Carson:

   I'm not going to be asking, 'What should I say in order to keep the media off my back?' but I'm hoping that, at some point, the media matures and recognizes that they are an important part of freedom in America.

5. Ilya Shapiro:

   I never expected to make national news in this particular way, and I'm sure I don't see all of the things that are being written, but I do see a lot, and it has been gratifying to see outlets and writers that indeed are across [the] ideological spectrum defending the freedom of speech and academic expression.