dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ dɪsˈmɪʃ(ə)n ˈfaɪɹɪŋ ˈfɹiːɪŋ ɹɪˈliːs the act of liberating someone or something the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) the attempt to achieve equal rights or status she worked for women's liberation