redemption

• Substantiv, das den Akt der Rettung von Sünde, Fehlern oder Bösem bezeichnet oder den Akt der Rückgabe bzw. des Erhalts von etwas im Austausch gegen eine Zahlung.

A noun referring to the act of being saved from sin, error, or evil, or the act of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment.

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1. Theological deliveranceB2formal

   The act of being saved from sin, evil, or error, often through a divine or spiritual intervention.

   Erlösung

   • The sermon focused on the redemption of humanity through faith.
   • He sought redemption for his past mistakes.
   • Many religions teach the concept of redemption and forgiveness.

   Synonymeabsolutionatonementdeliveranceexpiationsalvation

   Antonymecondemnationdamnation

2. Financial repaymentC1formalbusiness

   The repayment of the principal amount of a debt, bond, or security, often at or before its maturity date.

   Rückzahlung

   • The company announced the redemption of its outstanding bonds.
   • Investors received full redemption of their shares.
   • Early redemption of the loan incurred a penalty fee.

   Synonymedischargepayoffrepaymentretirementsettlement

3. Recovery of somethingB2formal

   The act of buying back or regaining possession of something that was previously sold, lost, or pawned.

   Rückkauf

   • He managed the redemption of his watch from the pawn shop.
   • The redemption of the stolen artwork took years of negotiation.
   • She worked hard for the redemption of her family's property.

   Synonymebuybackreclamationrecoveryrepossessionrepurchaseretrieval

   Antonymeforfeitureloss