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View usage for: (rɪdempʃən) Word forms: plural redemptions1. variable nounRedemption is the act of redeeming something or of being redeemed by something. [formal] He craves redemption for his sins. ...redemption of the loan. [+ of] ...regional differences in the frequency of cash redemptions and quota payment. Synonyms: paying-off, clearing, squaring, honouring More Synonyms of redemption More Synonyms of redemption redemption in British English (rɪˈdɛmpʃən) noun1. the act or process of redeeming 2. the state of being redeemed 3. Christianitya. deliverance from sin through the incarnation, sufferings, and death of Christ 4. conversion of paper money into bullion or specie 5. a. removal of a financial obligation by paying off a note, bond, etc b. (as modifier) redemption date Derived forms redemptional (reˈdemptional) or redemptive (reˈdemptive) or redemptory (reˈdemptory) adjective redemptively (reˈdemptively) adverb Word origin C14: via Old French from Latin redemptiō a buying back; see redeemredemption in American English (rɪˈdɛmpʃən) noun1. a redeeming or being redeemed (in various senses) 2. something that redeems Derived forms redemptional (reˈdemptional) adjective Word origin ME redempcion < OFr < L redemptio, a buying back, in LL(Ec), release from sin < redemptus, pp. of redimere: see redeem Examples of 'redemption' in a sentenceredemption "Then he said: `My own struggle for redemption 's been too difficult.Suddenly Adam's lecture came to mind, his attack on the language of loss and redemption, of sin and salvation.Now police come around and she sees a chance for, I don't know, a kind of redemption. In other languagesredemption British English: redemption NOUN Redemption is the act of doing something that makes people have a good opinion of you again after you have behaved or performed badly. A win today would earn him some redemption after last week's defeat. - American English: redemption
- Brazilian Portuguese: redenção
- Chinese: 弥补
- European Spanish: redención
- French: rédemption
- German: Erlösung
- Italian: riscatto
- Japanese: 評判の回復
- Korean: 구원
- European Portuguese: redenção
- Latin American Spanish: redención
British English: redemption NOUN Redemption is the act of redeeming something or of being redeemed by something. He craves redemption for the mistake he made. - American English: redemption
- Brazilian Portuguese: redenção
- Chinese: 救赎
- European Spanish: redención
- French: rédemption
- German: Erlösung
- Italian: redenzione
- Japanese: あがない
- Korean: 구원
- European Portuguese: redenção
- Latin American Spanish: redención
Definition the act of redeeming trying to make some redemption for his actions Definition deliverance from sin through the incarnation and death of Christ offering redemption from our sins Definition the act of redeeming redemption of the loan Synonyms paying-off clearing squaring honouring dischargepaying back Definition the act of redeeming cash redemptions and quota payments Synonyms trade-in return retrieval repurchase repossession reclamation quid pro quo recoupment Definition the act of redeeming Synonyms exchange performing honouring satisfying observance Additional synonymsDefinition something done to make amends for wrongdoing True guilt is marked by a willingness to make atonement. Synonyms amends, payment, compensation, satisfaction, redress, reparation, restitution, penance, recompense, expiation (formal), propitiationtheir sudden deliverance from war Synonyms release, rescue, liberation, salvation, redemption, ransom, emancipationfree of any influence which might affect the discharge of his duties Synonyms carrying out, performance, achievement, execution, accomplishment, fulfilment, observanceNearby words ofredemption - redden
- redecorate
- redeem
- redemption
- redesign
- rediscover
- redistribute
Additional synonymsthe emancipation of slaves in the nineteenth century Synonyms liberation, freedom, freeing, release, liberty, discharge, liberating, setting free, letting loose, untying, deliverance, unchaining, manumission, enfranchisement, unshackling, unfettering Definition the act of executing the unquestioning execution of his orders Synonyms carrying out, performance, operation, administration, achievement, effect, prosecution, rendering, discharge, enforcement, implementation, completion, accomplishment, realization, enactment, bringing off, consummationa rite of expiation for their sins Synonyms amends, redemption, redress, atonement, penance, shrift (archaic) Passover recalls the liberation from slavery in Egypt. Synonyms freeing, release, freedom, liberty, liberating, redemption, emancipation, deliverance, manumission, enfranchisement, unshackling, unfettering Definition the act or process of performing the performance of his duties Synonyms carrying out, practice, achievement, discharge, execution, completion, accomplishment, fulfilment, consummationthe eventual ransom of the victim Synonyms release, rescue, liberation, redemption, deliveranceDefinition the regaining of something lost the recovery of a painting by Turner Synonyms retrieval, repossession, reclamation, restoration, repair, redemption, recaptureDefinition the act of freeing or state of being freed the secret negotiations necessary to secure the release of the hostages Synonyms liberation, freedom, delivery, liberty, discharge, emancipation, deliverance, manumission, reliefDefinition the act of making up for loss or injury a demand amongst victims for some sort of reparation Synonyms compensation, damages, repair, satisfaction, amends, renewal, redress, indemnity, restitution, atonement, recompense, propitiation, requitalDefinition the act or an instance of rescuing the rescue of the crew of a ship Synonyms saving, salvage, deliverance, extrication, release, relief, recovery, liberation, salvation, redemption |