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lifesaver

[lahyf-sey-ver] / ˈlaɪfˌseɪ vər /
NOUN
clemency
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compassion indulgence leniency mercy
STRONG
charity endurance fairness forbearance gentleness grace humanity justness kindness lenience lenity mercifulness mildness moderation sufferance tenderness tolerance toleration
WEAK
caritas equitableness soft-heartedness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cruelty meanness
STRONG
indulgence
WEAK
no mercy
NOUN
emergency medical technician
Synonyms
WEAK
EMT paramedic
NOUN
guardian angel
Synonyms
WEAK
advocate angel champion fairy godmother good angel guardian spirit ministering angel protector
NOUN
mercy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
benevolence blessing charity clemency forgiveness generosity goodwill grace leniency pity sympathy tolerance
STRONG
benignancy boon commiseration favor forbearance gentleness godsend humanity kindliness lenience lenity luck mildness quarter relief ruth softheartedness tenderness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproval disdain ill will malevolence meanness mercilessness selfishness unkindness
STRONG
bad fortune disfavor
WEAK
cruelty intolerance uncompassion
NOUN
pardon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolution allowance amnesty clemency mercy remission reprieve
STRONG
acquittal anchor commute conciliation condonation discharge exculpation excuse exoneration forbearance freeing grace indemnification indemnity indulgence justification kindness lifeboat release vindication
Antonyms
STRONG
blame conviction hold
WEAK
chastisement condemnation damning ostracization penalty punishment
NOUN
release
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clemency discharge
STRONG
absolution acquittal acquittance charge commute deliverance emancipation exemption exoneration floater freedom freeing liberation liberty lifeboat manumission relief spring turnout walkout
Antonyms
STRONG
imprisonment incarceration restraint
WEAK
check collection gathering hold
NOUN
reprieve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abatement absolution amnesty clemency deferment pardon postponement remission respite suspension truce
STRONG
abeyance acquittal alleviation anchor clearance commute freeing lifeboat mitigation palliation release spring stay
WEAK
letup
Antonyms
STRONGEST
continuation

Example Sentences

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The low unemployment rate, perhaps the biggest surprise of the postpandemic labor market, has been a lifesaver for the economy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

Early detection could be a lifesaver, he said: "Your life, or the life of someone you love, may depend upon it."

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

This new capital has been a lifesaver for private-equity firms, many of which have struggled to raise money from institutional investors for nearly four years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The World Service is "an absolute lifesaver" in some countries, said 78-year-old writer Jennifer Kavanagh.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

A voice reached out to her like a lifesaver in the water.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu