deliverance

de·liv·er·ance

noun \di-ˈli-v(ə-)rən(t)s, dē-\

Definition of DELIVERANCE

1

: the act of delivering someone or something : the state of being delivered; especially : liberation, rescue

2

: something delivered; especially : an opinion or decision (as the verdict of a jury) expressed publicly

Examples of DELIVERANCE

1. She prayed for deliverance as the famine got worse.
2. <looked to the European powers for deliverance from their country's cruel tyrant>

First Known Use of DELIVERANCE

14th century

Related to DELIVERANCE

Synonyms: salvation, rescue

Related Words: ransom, recovery, redemption; extrication; defense, guard, protection, safeguard, safeguarding, security; conservation, guardianship, preservation, safekeeping

Near Antonyms: deadlock, draw, halt, stalemate, standoff, tie

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