slavery
[ sley-vuh-ree, sleyv-ree ]
/ ˈsleɪ və ri, ˈsleɪv ri /
noun
Words nearby slavery
slave-making ant, slaveholder, slaveling, slavenska, slaver, slavery, slavey, slavic, slavicism, slavicist, slavish
SYNONYMS FOR slavery
1 thralldom, enthrallment. Slavery, bondage, servitude refer to involuntary subjection to another or others. Slavery emphasizes the idea of complete ownership and control by a master: to be sold into slavery. Bondage indicates a state of subjugation or captivity often involving burdensome and degrading labor: in bondage to a cruel master. Servitude is compulsory service, often such as is required by a legal penalty: penal servitude.
4 moil, labor.
OTHER WORDS FROM slavery
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slavery
/ (ˈsleɪvərɪ) /
noun
the state or condition of being a slave; a civil relationship whereby one person has absolute power over another and controls his life, liberty, and fortune
the subjection of a person to another person, esp in being forced into work
the condition of being subject to some influence or habit
work done in harsh conditions for low pay
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