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

France was looking for redemption after coming up short in a tournament where they were widely viewed to be the favorite. — Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

There is a limit of one deal per person and one redemption per deal, according to the company. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Others offer 1-cent-per-point redemptions, but only for specific purchases such as travel. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 July 2026

The software redemption code must be used within 30 days of purchase. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026