Synonyms of redemption

redemption

noun

1

as in forgiveness

freedom from guilt or blame for having done something wrong

Redemption for your actions will only come after a lot of apologizing.

Related Words

• forgiveness
• salvation
• restoration
• regeneration
• rebirth
• grace
• remission
• clearance
• vindication
• atonement
• absolution
• acquittal
• clearing
• purification
• exoneration
• cleansing
• expiation
• sanctification

Dissimilar Words

• violation
• desecration
• blasphemy
• defilement
• profanation
• corruption
• debasement
• perversion
• contamination
• pollution
• tarnishing
• sullying

2

as in salvation

the act of releasing (someone) from servitude to another

The redemption of slaves was a major issue in the Civil War.

Related Words

• salvation
• emancipation
• deliverance
• freedom
• liberation
• liberty
• independence
• autonomy
• sovereignty
• freeing
• independency
• manumission
• enfranchisement
• self-government

Dissimilar Words

• servitude
• bondage
• imprisonment
• yoke
• conquest
• serfdom
• incarceration
• captivity
• subjugation
• internment
• thralldom
• enslavement
• enchainment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of redemption

The Texas attorney general has been silent about his relationship with Tracy Duhon, a New Orleans woman who has built a personal brand around faith and redemption. — Lauren McGaughy, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Early on, anyway, the 2026 Chiefs sure were trending toward redemption and resumption of their modern identity as a perennial championship contender. — Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

The Native Hawaiian filmmaker explores empathy, redemption and legacy through her work. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Jason Mantzoukas, Edi Patterson and André De Shields will also guest in season two, which will continue following Reggie’s (Morgan) quest to recapture his glory days and documentarian Arthur Tobin’s (Radcliffe) own efforts at redemption. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026