deliverance

noun
UK: /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
US: /dɪˈlɪvərəns/

  1. The state of being saved from something dangerous or unpleasant.

    1. We prayed for deliverance from the storm.
    2. The family experienced deliverance after years of financial hardship.

  2. The action of freeing someone or something.

    1. The prisoner's deliverance came after many years.
    2. The charity works toward the deliverance of children from poverty.

Synonyms

rescue liberation salvation freedom

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deliverance" in English means: The state of being saved from something dangerous or unpleasant., The action of freeing someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "deliverance" is /dɪˈlɪvərəns/ in British English and /dɪˈlɪvərəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deliverance": rescue, liberation, salvation, freedom.

Example usage of "deliverance": "We prayed for deliverance from the storm.". More examples on the page.