slavery

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Definition of SLAVERY

1

the state of being a slave <a child born into slavery was considered simply another addition to the master's wealth and property>

Synonyms bondage, enslavement, servility, servitude, thrall, thralldom (or thraldom), yoke

Related Words peonage, serfdom; dependence (also dependance), subjection, subjugation; captivity, enchainment, imprisonment, incarceration

Near Antonyms emancipation, enfranchisement, liberation, manumission; autonomy, independence, self-government, sovereignty (also sovranty)

Antonyms freedom, liberty

2

very hard or unpleasant work <endured the slavery of working in the coal mines every day of his adult life>

Synonyms donkeywork, drudge, drudgery, fatigue, grind, labor, moil, slavery, sweat, travail

Related Words spadework; effort, exertion, pains, struggle, trouble; chore, duty, job, obligation, responsibility; routine, tedium, treadmill

Near Antonyms decompression, ease, leisure, relaxation, repose, rest; amusement, dalliance, diversion, entertainment, recreation, sport; dormancy, idleness, inactivity, inertia, inertness; dallying, goldbricking, loafing, lolling, lounging

Antonyms fun, play