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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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The single market relies on a country accepting "the four freedoms": freedom of movement, goods, services and capital.

From BBC

At issue are two different rights, each guaranteed by the First Amendment: freedom of the press and freedom of religion.

From The Wall Street Journal

They believe in an enlightened, secular Islam compatible with freedom of conscience and civil equality.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gad says he was given a lot of freedom to play “within the confines of the story that they were telling” and had nothing but praise for Bowers.

From Los Angeles Times

Welsh Conservative MS Natasha Asghar said: "Our childcare offer recognises the vital role grandparents already play, expands access to free childcare, and gives parents the freedom to choose what works best for their family."

From BBC

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