deliverance
0 antonyms and opposites of deliverance, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The act of being freed or rescued from danger, captivity, or hardship.
How to use deliverance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French deliverance, built from deliver plus the noun ending -ance.
Full origin of deliverance →Frequently asked questions
What does “deliverance” mean?
The word “deliverance” means the act of being freed or rescued from danger, captivity, or hardship. In plain terms, being set free or rescued from something bad — danger, captivity, hardship.
How do you pronounce “deliverance”?
“Deliverance” is pronounced dih-LIHV-ruhns (/dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “deliverance” in a sentence?
Here is “deliverance” used in a sentence: “The hostages described their release as a deliverance.”
What part of speech is “deliverance”?
“Deliverance” is a noun.
Where does the word “deliverance” come from?
The word “deliverance” comes from Old French. From Old French deliverance, built from deliver plus the noun ending -ance.
Is “deliverance” a common word?
“Deliverance” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “deliverance” have?
“Deliverance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of being freed or rescued from danger, captivity, or hardship.