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freedom

[free-duhm] / ˈfri dəm /
NOUN
independence, license to do as one wants
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ability exemption flexibility immunity opportunity power privilege right
STRONG
abandon abandonment bent compass discretion facility indulgence latitude laxity leeway liberty margin play prerogative profligacy range rein rope scope sweep swing unrestraint
WEAK
carte blanche elbowroom free rein full play full swing laissez faire own accord plenty of rope rampancy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impotence inability incompetence responsibility weakness
STRONG
extreme restraint
WEAK
captivity confinement difficulty imprisonment incarceration limitation reserve restriction servitude slavery subjection subordination suppression
NOUN
political independence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
autonomy citizenship democracy emancipation exemption immunity liberation privilege release relief self-determination self-government sovereignty
STRONG
abolition abolitionism autarchy deliverance delivery discharge disengagement enfranchisement franchise impunity liberty manumission parole prerogative probation rescue salvage salvation
WEAK
disimprisonment extriction home rule representative government
Antonyms
STRONGEST
responsibility
STRONG
hold imprisonment incarceration restraint retention
WEAK
captivity confinement difficulty government limitation reserve restriction servitude slavery subjection subordination suppression
NOUN
easy attitude
Synonyms
STRONG
abandon boldness brazenness candor directness disrespect ease facility familiarity forthrightness forwardness frankness impertinence informality ingenuousness laxity license openness presumption readiness spontaneity unconstraint
WEAK
lack of reserve lack of restraint overfamiliarity
Antonyms
STRONG
difficulty humility
WEAK
limitation reserve restraint restriction suppression

Example Sentences

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He added: "I think it's important that we make sure that we have freedom of speech in this country and freedom of protest."

From BBC • May 3, 2026

At the heart of it is the Koothandavar Temple where ostracised transgender community members from across India come to honour the Hindu deity Aravan -- and to enjoy a brief oasis of freedom.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Electric bikes, motorcycles and dirt bikes have surged in popularity in recent years and are especially popular among teenagers, offering them a new means of freedom and adrenaline.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Already a settlement between merchants and card companies is threatening to upend the rewards-card world, by allowing merchants more freedom to reject credit cards that charge them higher fees.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“Not long after that day, Jemma and her family left. They fled Chemung County in the dead of night. My brothers said they had to go find freedom somewhere else.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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