Synonyms of freeing

freeing 1 of 2

noun

as in emancipation

the act of setting free from slavery

a human rights group that works tirelessly for the freeing of political prisoners all over the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emancipation
• liberation
• freedom
• manumission
• salvation
• enfranchisement
• redemption
• deliverance
• liberty
• independence
• autonomy
• sovereignty
• independency
• self-government

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enslavement
• servitude
• bondage
• yoke
• imprisonment
• serfdom
• captivity
• incarceration
• conquest
• thralldom
• subjugation
• internment
• enchainment

freeing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of free

1

as in liberating

to set free (as from slavery or confinement)

a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged

Synonyms & Similar Words

• liberating
• releasing
• rescuing
• saving
• emancipating
• loosening
• loosing
• enfranchising
• enlarging
• springing
• manumitting
• discharging
• unbinding
• unchaining
• unfettering
• turning loose
• ransoming
• uncaging
• paroling
• redeeming
• disenthralling
• extricating
• disengaging
• bailing (out)
• delivering
• disentangling
• unshackling
• disencumbering
• disembarrassing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confining
• restraining
• binding
• fettering
• shackling
• imprisoning
• handcuffing
• committing
• enchaining
• locking (up)
• incarcerating
• jailing
• enslaving
• subjugating
• conquering
• interning
• subduing
• manacling
• trammeling
• immuring

2

as in opening

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions

we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opening
• clearing
• facilitating
• unplugging
• smoothing
• unclogging
• unstopping
• easing
• loosening (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocking
• stopping
• closing
• hindering
• plugging (up)
• impeding
• clogging (up)
• hampering
• obstructing
• interfering (with)
• constricting
• damming (up)
• encumbering
• blockading
• trammeling
• barricading

3

as in clearing

to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way

would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opening
• clearing
• unblocking
• facilitating
• stripping
• easing
• smoothing
• unplugging
• loosening (up)
• unchoking
• unclogging
• unstopping
• uncluttering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocking
• stopping
• closing
• obstructing
• plugging
• clogging
• damming
• cluttering (up)

4

as in relieving

to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers

a phone call would free your parents from worry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relieving
• ridding
• clearing
• unburdening
• liberating
• divesting
• emancipating
• rescuing
• disencumbering
• loosening
• disburdening
• releasing
• springing
• enfranchising
• discharging
• loosing
• redeeming
• unchaining
• unfettering
• extricating
• manumitting
• disengaging
• unbinding
• delivering
• bailing (out)
• disentangling
• uncaging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• burdening
• saddling
• encumbering
• subjecting
• restraining
• hampering
• weighting (down)
• shackling
• fettering
• weighing down
• bogging (down)

5

as in saving

to set free from entanglement or difficulty

this plan should free us from debt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• liberating
• saving
• releasing
• rescuing
• extricating
• redeeming
• disengaging
• disentangling
• untangling
• clearing
• cutting loose
• disembarrassing
• unburdening
• delivering
• untying
• unraveling
• disencumbering
• disburdening
• untwining
• unsnarling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindering
• blocking
• impeding
• entangling
• hampering
• obstructing
• weighing
• embroiling
• loading
• burdening
• encumbering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of freeing

Noun

Every single registration fee goes directly toward freeing, employing and empowering trafficked women. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2026

The freeing of psychic space has allowed Hargitay to pursue new avenues of creativity. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Juneteenth returns to Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood on Saturday, June 20, to commemorate the freeing of black slaves in the United States. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 18 June 2026

Jews celebrate the freeing of Israelite slaves from Egypt and Moses guiding them to the Promised Land. — Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026

By all means, this committee should aim to commemorate the freeing of slaves, Moore acknowledged, once the nationalists had taken over in earnest. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025

The ceasefire offer would see the freeing of some hostages held by Hamas, the freeing of Palestinians held in prison by Israel, continuation of talks over a longer-term truce and the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from parts of Gaza. — Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025

Today’s contributor shares how finding Christian Science brought a freeing, healing peace that profoundly changed the course of her life. — Kaye Patterson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025

Verb

United regularly exploited Everton’s 4-1-4-1 system, sending runners down the side of Garner as the solitary No 6 and freeing Rashford in his mismatch up against Rohl. — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Her existence is solitary by design, freeing her up to disappear into her studies at all hours of the night, the doors of every institution seemingly always ready to welcome her into its stacks and viewing stations and leather reading chairs. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Prioritize Automation That Frees Your Time Automating as many financial processes in your life and business is a must in 2026, freeing up your time and energy. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Put cakes, pies, and other desserts on display with this wood cake stand, freeing up room for the rest of your spread. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Some analysts believe part of the recent selling stems from investors freeing up capital to participate in trading. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

But by funding facilities and administrative costs normally borne by the schools, states are freeing universities to use their own dollars for other purposes. — David A. Lieb, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

The microwaves energize those bonds, generating heat and freeing the CO2 molecules so that they can be collected. — Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Aug. 2026

If an organization is built with the right new conditions in place, AI may unlock great potential, freeing up time for frontline staff to deliver public goods and services in new ways. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026