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decolonize vs liberate

liberate vs decolonize

decolonize and liberate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decolonize No No Yes No
liberate No No Yes No
As verbs, liberate is a hypernym of decolonize; that is, liberate is a word with a broader meaning than decolonize:
  • decolonize: grant independence to (a former colony)
  • liberate: grant freedom to
Other hypernyms of decolonize include set free.
decolonize (verb) liberate (verb)
grant independence to (a former colony) release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
grant freedom to
give equal rights to; of women and minorities
grant freedom to; free from confinement
Difference between decolonize and liberate

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