Synonyms of redeeming

redeeming

verb

present participle of redeem

1

as in fulfilling

to do what is required by the terms of

the Little League coach redeemed his promise to take the players out for ice cream if they improved their fielding over the season

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfilling
• satisfying
• keeping
• completing
• filling
• meeting
• answering
• complying (with)
• making good
• finalizing
• accomplishing
• achieving
• finishing
• effecting
• executing
• perfecting
• abiding by
• making good on
• consummating
• concluding
• carrying out
• making
• performing
• bringing about
• committing
• discharging
• bringing off
• compassing
• following through (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violating
• breaking
• breaching
• transgressing
• ignoring
• forgetting
• disregarding
• neglecting
• overlooking
• defaulting (on)
• passing over
• slighting
• overpassing

2

as in saving

to free from captivity or punishment by paying a price

the government has consistently refused to redeem hostages captured by terrorists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saving
• rescuing
• ransoming
• retrieving
• bailing
• releasing
• recovering
• regaining
• liberating
• buying
• salvaging
• delivering
• emancipating
• getting back

3

as in delivering

to free from the penalties or consequences of sin

the belief that sinners are redeemed by their faith in God

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saving
• delivering
• forgiving
• pardoning
• reclaiming
• reforming
• blessing
• remitting
• purifying
• sanctifying
• consecrating
• shriving
• hallowing

4

as in rehabilitating

to make better in behavior or character

the unfaithful husband made a determined effort to redeem himself in the eyes of his wife and children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rehabilitating
• reclaiming
• improving
• regenerating
• reforming
• habilitating
• restoring
• refining
• reeducating
• purifying
• cleansing
• amending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• degrading
• subverting
• corrupting
• lowering
• demoralizing
• poisoning
• warping
• debauching
• demeaning
• perverting
• prostituting
• profaning
• depraving
• abasing
• cankering

5

as in compensating

to make up for (an offense)

quickly redeemed the offending remark with a sincere and unconditional apology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensating
• repaying
• correcting
• expiating
• amending
• atoning (for)
• reimbursing
• making amends for
• rectifying
• redressing
• making good for
• mending
• remunerating
• recompensing
• propitiating