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Redeeming

Verb / rɪˈdi:mɪŋ / Another word for redeeming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of saving or rescuing something or someone from a negative situation.

Synonyms & similar words

payoff save redemptive ransom redeem saving deliver saving rescuing salvation deliverance recovery restoration atonement compensation expiation amendment rehabilitation reformation repentance forgiveness absolution pardon mercy compassion charity grace

Example sentences

  1. She felt that donating her old clothes was a redeeming act.
  2. The firefighter's quick action was redeeming in the eyes of the community.
  3. His honesty was redeeming and earned him respect.
  4. The team's victory was a redeeming moment after a season of losses.
  5. The character's redeeming qualities made him likable despite his flaws.

Quotes

  • The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. - C.C. Scott
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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