单词 | redemption |
释义 | redemption/rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃ(ə)n /noun [mass noun] 1The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil: God’s plans for the redemption of his world...
Synonyms saving, saving/freeing from sin, vindication, absolution 1.1 [in singular] A thing that saves someone from error or evil: his marginalization from the Hollywood jungle proved to be his redemption...
2The action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt: the peasants found the terms of redemption unattractive...
Synonyms retrieval, recovery, reclamation, repossession, recoupment, return, rescue; repurchase exchange, swapping, bartering, cashing in, conversion, return, trade-in paying off, paying back, discharge, clearing, squaring, honouring archaic quittance fulfilment, carrying out, discharge, making good, execution, performing, accomplishment, achievement, observance, honouring, meeting, satisfying, adherence to 2.1 archaic The action of buying one’s freedom: soldiers who were captured had to seek redemption [as modifier]: serfs began paying redemption dues Phrasesbeyond (or past) redemption OriginLate Middle English: from Old French, from Latin redemptio(n-), from redimere 'buy back' (see redeem). Rhymes |
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