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thralldom

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variants: or thraldom

Synonyms & Antonyms of thralldom

the state of being an enslaved person

having known only thralldom, the people rejoiced in their newfound freedom

Synonyms for thralldom

bondage,
enslavement,
servility,
servitude,
slavery,
thrall,
yoke

Words Related to thralldom

peonage,
serfdom

dependence
(also dependance),
subjection,
subjugation

captivity,
enchainment,
imprisonment,
incarceration

Near Antonyms for thralldom

emancipation,
enfranchisement,
liberation,
manumission

autonomy,
independence,
self-government,
sovereignty
(also sovranty)

Antonyms for thralldom

freedom,
liberty

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