liberatory

adjective

lib·​er·​a·​to·​ry ˈlib(ə)rəˌtōrē 

: tending, serving, or attempting to liberate

Word History

Etymology

Latin liberatus (past participle of liberare to set free) + English -ory

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Rhymes for liberatory

• accusatory
• admonitory
• ambulatory
• amendatory
• celebratory
• circulatory
• combinatory
• commendatory
• compensatory
• condemnatory
• confirmatory
• confiscatory