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单词 deliverance
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deliverance

noun

de·​liv·​er·​ance di-ˈli-v(ə-)rən(t)s How to pronounce deliverance (audio)
dē-
1
: the act of delivering someone or something : the state of being delivered
especially : liberation, rescue
2
: something delivered
especially : an opinion or decision (such as the verdict of a jury) expressed publicly

Synonyms

  • rescue
  • salvation
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Example Sentences

She prayed for deliverance as the famine got worse. looked to the European powers for deliverance from their country's cruel tyrant
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

deliverance

noun

de·​liv·​er·​ance di-ˈli-və-rəns How to pronounce deliverance (audio)
-ˈli-vrəns
: a setting free

deliverance

noun

1
as in salvation
the saving from danger or evil the farmers prayed for deliverance from the drought

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • salvation
  • rescue
  • redemption
  • recovery
  • protection
  • ransom
  • defense
  • security
  • preservation
  • safeguarding
  • extrication
  • guardianship
  • conservation
  • safeguard
  • safekeeping
  • guard
2
as in verdict
a position arrived at after consideration the jury's deliverance shocked the courtroom

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • verdict
  • conclusion
  • decision
  • determination
  • opinion
  • judgment
  • diagnosis
  • resolution
  • judgement
  • call
  • instruction
  • finding
  • view
  • award
  • decree
  • ruling
  • doom
  • conviction
  • mandate
  • order
  • adjudication
  • sentence
  • choice
  • commandment
  • word
  • disposition
  • feeling
  • belief
  • edict
  • dictate
  • persuasion
  • selection
  • mind
  • charge
  • directive
  • last word
  • behest
  • option
  • consensus
  • say-so
  • notion
  • eye
  • sentiment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • halt
  • draw
  • tie
  • deadlock
  • stalemate
  • standoff
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