liberate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de libérer quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'une captivité, d'un esclavage ou d'une oppression.

A verb used to indicate the act of setting someone or something free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

1. Grant equal rightsB2formalpolitical

   To give equal rights and opportunities to a group that has been disadvantaged, such as women or minorities.

   Émanciper

   • The movement aimed to liberate women from traditional roles.
   • New laws were passed to liberate minority communities.
   • Education is a powerful tool to liberate oppressed groups.

   Synonymesemancipateenfranchisefreereleaseset free

   Antonymesdiscriminateenslaveoppresssubjugatesuppress

2. Free from confinementB1formal

   To set someone free from imprisonment, captivity, or physical restraint.

   Libérer de la captivité

   • The soldiers liberated the prisoners of war.
   • The hostages were liberated after a long negotiation.
   • They worked to liberate the animals from the small cages.

   Synonymesemancipatefreelet outreleaserescueset freeunchain

   Antonymescaptureconfineenslaveimprisonincarcerate

3. Grant freedomB2formalpolitical

   To release someone from a state of oppression, control, or restriction.

   Libérer

   • The revolution sought to liberate the country from dictatorship.
   • She felt liberated after leaving her stressful job.
   • Art can liberate the mind from conventional thinking.

   Synonymesdeliveremancipatefreereleaseset freeunchain

   Antonymescaptureconfineenslaveimprisonoppresssubjugate

4. Release gas or energyC1formalscientific

   To release a gas or energy as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition.

   Libérer (un gaz ou de l'énergie)

   • The reaction liberates a significant amount of heat.
   • When the compound decomposes, it liberates oxygen gas.
   • The process liberates energy stored in the chemical bonds.

   Synonymesdischargeemitevolvegive offrelease