Synonyms of liberties

liberties

noun

plural of liberty

1

as in options

the power, right, or opportunity to choose

he doesn't want to go to the sales conference, but he doesn't have that liberty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• options
• choices
• elections
• alternatives
• preferences
• ways
• discretions
• selections
• volitions
• picks
• votes
• druthers
• wills
• determinations
• voices
• proclivities
• predilections
• tendencies
• partialities
• inclinations
• likings
• says
• propensities
• free wills
• judgments
• penchants
• discernments
• perspicacities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forces
• obligations
• coercions
• duties
• duresses
• Hobson's choices

2

as in freedoms

the state of being free from the control or power of another

the hope that the country's first-ever elections will usher in a new era of liberty and respect for the rule of law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freedoms
• independencies
• independences
• autonomies
• sovereignties
• emancipations
• liberations
• manumissions
• releases
• enfranchisements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dependences
• subjections
• unfreedoms
• imprisonments
• captivities
• subjugations
• enslavements
• incarcerations
• heteronomies
• internments
• enchainments
• immurements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of liberties

The book, of course, goes much more in depth into Bela’s story, but the film takes plenty of other liberties in bringing the tale to the big screen. — William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

McCarthy does take some liberties by occasionally stepping away from the conference sessions to show us the participants in a more relaxed mode, speaking off the cuff, sometimes even arguing in more direct fashion. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

The movie is fantastic, a true thriller, and while some liberties were taken with the depiction of outer space, the basic premise of a cascading series of collisions rendering orbits too cluttered with debris to be usable is valid. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

As with the previous three seasons, Murphy and company take considerable liberties with the historical record, weaving into the show’s narrative many of the rumors and legends that arose during and after the Lizzie Borden case. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026

However, Copelli took some liberties with the costuming as the outfits had to be breathable given the outdoor environment and allow for the free flowing movement of dancers. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

The Emmy-winning series is known for taking creative liberties to entertain audiences, and season 4 is no exception. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026

The decision was ultimately reversed by a New York Supreme Court judge, on the grounds that Warren violated the populace’s religious liberties. — Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

The legislation stalled in the Senate after nonprofit and civil-liberties organizations raised significant due-process concerns. — Brian Peckrill, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026