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Salvation

Verb / sæˈlveɪʃʌn / Another word for salvation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, or loss.

Synonyms & similar words

redemption redemption deliverance rescue recovery liberation release emancipation exoneration absolution forgiveness pardon amnesty remission clemency mercy atoning atonement reparation restitution compensation

Synonyms by register

Formal

redemption deliverance liberation rescue

Informal

saving rescue getting out of trouble

Literary

emancipation release ascension

Antonyms

damnation condemnation perdition doom ruin destruction

Common collocations

  • seek salvation
  • offer salvation
  • path to salvation
  • eternal salvation
  • spiritual salvation
  • divine salvation
  • personal salvation

Word family

noun salvation
verb save
adjective salvational

Usage note

Primarily used in religious contexts to refer to deliverance from sin and its consequences. Can also be used metaphorically for deliverance from any difficult or dangerous situation.

Example sentences

  1. The lifeguards quick actions were the salvation of the drowning child.
  2. The fire departments arrival was the salvation of the burning house.
  3. Some people turn to religion for salvation from their sins.
  4. The vaccine was seen as a salvation in the fight against the pandemic.
  5. The companys new product was seen as their salvation after a string of failures.

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