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
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of redeeming

Just as earning and redeeming airline miles has a language of its own, so does pooling and transferring them—and the two are very different things. — Amanda Smith, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026

Some modes of redeeming cash back and credit card rewards are more valuable than others. — Ryley Amond,liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

That would have worked out fine when Fochesato tried redeeming his Timeless Ticket for a potential World Series game in 2018, when the Brewers reached the NL Championship Series. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

The Brewers also encouraged fans redeeming postseason seats to do so before the start of public sale periods. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Despite these issues, salty whey still has one redeeming quality. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Besides the fact that cereal is good, there aren’t really any redeeming qualities. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026

The only redeeming aspect of the show happens here, on a ski slope, when their youngest daughter Valentina, who was born with Down syndrome, is treated to a lesson via an adaptive ski school. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The future customer relationship may include wagering on a game, traveling to see it, redeeming points for a hotel and using additional rewards to access tickets or entertainment. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026