deliverance | Definition of deliverance

Synonyms and Antonyms of deliverance

1 the saving from danger or evil

the farmers prayed for deliverance from the drought

Synonyms of deliverance

rescue, salvation

Words Related to deliverance

ransom, recovery, redemption

defense, guard, protection, safeguard, safeguarding, security

conservation, guardianship, preservation, safekeeping

2 a position arrived at after consideration

the jury's deliverance shocked the courtroom

Synonyms of deliverance

award, call, conclusion, decision, determination, diagnosis, judgment (or judgement), opinion, resolution, verdict

Words Related to deliverance

behest, charge, commandment, decree, dictate, directive, edict, instruction, mandate, order, word

last word, say-so

adjudication, disposition, doom, finding, ruling, sentence

choice, option, selection

belief, conviction, eye, feeling, mind, notion, persuasion, sentiment, view

Near Antonyms of deliverance

deadlock, draw, halt, stalemate, standoff, tie