redemption
noun
re·demp·tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən 
: the act, process, or an instance of redeeming
Example Sentences
the redemption of his reputation a sinner's search for redemption
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Outside Online, 14 Sep. 2022 The final Las Vegas concerts were the Passion of crucifixion and redemption and resurrection. David Marchese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2022 His history of hard luck and redemption, as well as his easygoing personality and down-to-earth style, led to his informal designation as people’s champion. Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 Begin with quarterback Anthony Richardson and end with Amari Burney’s interception — and redemption — during Florida’s 29-26 win. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning epistolary novel, Celie’s Dickensian journey of suffering and redemption is enlivened by an exuberant, bluesy score by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Exploring faith, forgiveness, and redemption – this explosive series tests Will and Geordie to the limit. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 11 Aug. 2022 Later, when its owners were Jews whose primary concern was not redemption but assimilation, the paper changed its tune. Matti Friedman, The Atlantic, 15 July 2022 His attorneys and advocates had called for his sentence to be commuted to life in prison, pointing to his case as one of redemption. Dakin Andone, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 See More
Outside Online, 14 Sep. 2022 The final Las Vegas concerts were the Passion of crucifixion and redemption and resurrection. David Marchese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2022 His history of hard luck and redemption, as well as his easygoing personality and down-to-earth style, led to his informal designation as people’s champion. Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 Begin with quarterback Anthony Richardson and end with Amari Burney’s interception — and redemption — during Florida’s 29-26 win. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning epistolary novel, Celie’s Dickensian journey of suffering and redemption is enlivened by an exuberant, bluesy score by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Exploring faith, forgiveness, and redemption – this explosive series tests Will and Geordie to the limit. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 11 Aug. 2022 Later, when its owners were Jews whose primary concern was not redemption but assimilation, the paper changed its tune. Matti Friedman, The Atlantic, 15 July 2022 His attorneys and advocates had called for his sentence to be commuted to life in prison, pointing to his case as one of redemption. Dakin Andone, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English redempcioun, from Anglo-French redempcion, from Latin redemption-, redemptio, from redimere to redeem
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing redemption
Kids Definition
redemption
noun
re·demp·tion ri-ˈdemp-shən
1
: the act of making up for
The messy job was beyond redemption.
2
: an exchange for something of value
redemption of empty soda cans
3
: the act of saving from sin
Legal Definition
redemption
noun
re·demp·tion ri-ˈdemp-shən
: the act, process, or fact of redeeming see also equity of redemption, right of redemption
redemption
noun
1
as in forgiveness
freedom from guilt or blame for having done something wrong Redemption for your actions will only come after a lot of apologizing. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- forgiveness
- salvation
- restoration
- rebirth
- regeneration
- grace
- atonement
- vindication
- remission
- absolution
- acquittal
- clearance
- exoneration
- purification
- cleansing
- expiation
- clearing
- sanctification
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- violation
- desecration
- blasphemy
- debasement
- corruption
- defilement
- perversion
- profanation
- contamination
- pollution
- tarnishing
- sullying
2
as in salvation
the act of releasing (someone) from servitude to another The redemption of slaves was a major issue in the Civil War. Synonyms & Similar Words
- salvation
- emancipation
- deliverance
- freedom
- liberation
- liberty
- independence
- sovereignty
- autonomy
- independency
- sovranty
- manumission
- freeing
- enfranchisement
- self-government
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- servitude
- imprisonment
- bondage
- conquest
- incarceration
- serfdom
- yoke
- captivity
- subjugation
- thraldom
- thralldom
- internment
- enslavement
- enchainment