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thralldom

noun
variants: or thraldom

Synonyms and Antonyms of thralldom

the state of being a slave

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

emancipation, enfranchisement, liberation, manumission

autonomy, independence, self-government, sovereignty (also sovranty)
Antonyms of thralldom

freedom, liberty

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