libertynoun
uk/ˈlɪb.ə.ti/us/ˈlɪb.ɚ.t̬i/liberty noun (FREEDOM)
B2 [ U ] formal the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want:
to be allowed to do something:
freedom to live as you wish or go where you want:
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- He was an apostle of world liberty.
- 'Happiness', 'honesty' and 'liberty' are abstract nouns.
- He fought for his liberty.
- She bought her liberty with hard work.
- I am not at liberty to tell you the facts.
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Freedom to act
- (as) free as a bird idiom
- at will idiom
- autonomous
- autonomy
- be a law unto yourself idiom
- free hand
- free rein idiom
- free spirit
- free time
- free-form
- hold
- independent
- indie
- latitude
- maverick
- me time
- no holds barred idiom
- no holds barred
- paddle your own canoe idiom
- volunteer
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liberty noun (BAD BEHAVIOUR)
[ C ] an example of speech or behaviour that upsets other people because it shows little respect or does not follow what is thought to be polite or acceptable:
to change something, especially a piece of writing, in a way that people disagree with
to be too friendly with someone, usually in a sexual way:
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Rude and cheeky
- backchat
- bold
- cheeky
- chutzpah
- cocksure
- cocky
- fruity
- gobby
- impertinent
- lip
- lippy
- mouthy
- neanderthal
- offensive
- personally
- presumptuous
- sass
- sick
- smart mouth
- unpleasant
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