SINCE 1828

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thralldom

noun

variants: or thraldom

Synonyms and Antonyms of thralldom

the state of being a slave

Newly emancipated from thralldom, the people rejoiced.

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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thralldom

Synonyms and Antonyms of thralldom