Deliverance

usgb/dɪˈlɪvərəns/
noun

The act of being set free or saved from a difficult or dangerous situation.

After days of being trapped, the climbers were grateful for their deliverance by the rescue team.
Visual representation of "deliverance" - The act of being set free or saved from a difficult or dangerous situation

Often appears as...

  • divine deliverance
  • pray for deliverance

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Formal

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Figurative Use

Can symbolize emotional or spiritual release, not just physical rescue.

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After the verdict, the accused felt a sense of deliverance from all the accusations.
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Positive Connotation

Implies a positive outcome such as relief, often used in hopeful or optimistic contexts.

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The villagers celebrated the deliverance of their lands from the flood waters.
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Dramatic Scenarios

Often used in narratives or news about overcoming extreme situations.

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The deliverance of the miners was nothing short of miraculous.
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