Synonyms for Liberate (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (give equal rights to; of women and minorities):
emancipate
WordNet sense 2 (grant freedom to):
set free
WordNet sense 3 (grant freedom to; free from confinement):
free, loose, release, unloose, unloosen, release
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