noun

deliverance

deliverance, rescue, release

They prayed for deliverance from their enemies.

They prayed for deliverance from their enemies.

The rescue team brought deliverance to the trapped miners.

The rescue team brought deliverance to the trapped miners.

deliverance from (sth.) They prayed for deliverance from their enemies.

Synonyms: rescue, liberation, release, salvation; Antonyms: captivity, bondage

From the verb 'deliver' + the noun-forming suffix '-ance'. It retains the older meaning of 'to set free'.

Think of 'deliverance' as the act of being 'delivered from' danger. It is more formal and profound than 'rescue'.

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