Antonyms 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.

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

   Synonyms:
   emancipation, independence, liberty, license

Matched Categories

1. • State
   • Unsusceptibility

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms: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

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

1. freedomnoun

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

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

Editors ContributionRate these antonyms:4.5 / 2 votes

1. detainee

   a detainee is a prisoner and freedom means that you are not a prisoner.

   the detainee felt alive for the first time when he was given his freedom.

   Submitted by rinat on September 22, 2019  

2. lockdown

   Submitted by elbertfarage on June 22, 2020  

How to use freedom in a sentence?

1. Sudhir Tailang:

   They loved their freedom.

2. Henrik Ibsen:

   A man should never put on his best trousers when he goes out to battle for freedom and truth.

3. Petro Poroshenko:

   An angry enemy encroached on our lives, our territory, our freedom and our independence.

4. Mahshad Amiri:

   We are engaged with the reformist movement not only for its political orientation but also because of its religious revival and renaissance ... We’re looking for more freedom, culture, art, human rights and for better rights for our women.

5. Daniel Cameron:

   Even after Kentuckians overwhelmingly voted against an anti-abortion ballot measure, abortion remains banned in the state. We are extremely disappointed in today’s decision, but we will never give up the fight to restore bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom in Kentucky.

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