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redemption

/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/noun3 syllables

Redemption means: the act of purchasing back something previously sold.

Synonyms for redemption3

noun, as in the act of purchasing back something previously sold

repurchase, buyback

noun, as in (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

salvation

What does redemption mean?3

noun

1

the act of purchasing back something previously sold

2

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

3

repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with redemption?1

three syllables

exemption
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Redemption in a sentence

  • Is there, for example, a three-course meal that conveys sin, punishment, and redemption?papabear
  • He deserves the opportunity for rehabilitation and redemption.Conjuice
  • Redemption is a big problem in the American culture.unknown
  • Ben Affleck explores themes of crime and redemption in his second film as director.Cangarejo
  • There can be no redemption without repentance.AlanF_US
  • I love a good redemption story!buster_blu
  • It's not possible for a culture to live in permanent guilt with no form of redemption ever.sacredceltic
  • Is there a chance of redemption?Igider

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of redemption

as a noun

plural
redemptions