redemption

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/

Definition

The act of saving or being saved from error, sin, or a difficult situation, often involving a process of making amends.

Examples

• The protagonist seeks redemption for his past crimes throughout the final act of the novel.

• Winning the championship provided a sense of redemption for the team after their humiliating defeat last season.

• Many religious traditions focus on the possibility of spiritual redemption through repentance and faith.

Synonyms of redemption

Words with a similar meaning to redemption:

• saving
• release
• salvation
• atonement

Antonyms of redemption

Words with the opposite meaning to redemption:

• damnation

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